Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer LEVEL 3 & LEVEL 4

US Citizenship Required

Los Alamos, New Mexico

SUMMARY:

The Engineering organization has a Mechanical Engineer opening to support facility operations, maintenance, and new facility projects through design, construction, and commissioning. The Engineer will be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering organization providing services in full compliance with N3B Engineering Standards, Procedures, and relevant codes and standards. This position is for an advanced Mechanical Engineer with extensive engineering design, fabrication, construction, inspections, and acceptance testing knowledge. Experience in engineering aspects for the design and maintenance of at least one the following types of systems is required.

Control systems

Pressurized fluid systems

Nuclear ventilation systems

Mobile Equipment

Well Drilling

Code Welding

Previous experience as a qualified Cognizant System Engineer is a plus but not required.

The Engineer will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner, maintain required safety, security, and operational training, assure procedural and regulatory compliance, and make safety, security, and quality an integral part of every task. This includes taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

Level 3:

Thorough understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts of engineered systems and component maintenance requirements

Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult technical problems.

Demonstrate advanced understanding in applying national codes and standards, including the ASME, ANSI, ASHRAE, AWS, DOE-O-420.1C etc.

Demonstrated broad-based design experience with engineered systems.

Skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks under general supervision and guidance.

Independently determine and develop an approach to problem solutions.

Contribute to the completion of specific programs or projects.

Ability to organize own work independently to meet established objectives, using discretion in performing duties

Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability, and computer skills necessary to perform the essential functions of the job

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with project stakeholders and other customers

Level 4:

Extensive technical expertise and full knowledge of other related disciplines.

Demonstrate advanced understanding in applying national codes and standards such as ASME, ANSI, ASHRAE, AWS, ISA, DOE O 420.1C, DOE-STD-1189 etc.

Demonstrated broad-based design experience in new or existing facilities

Advanced skills and ability to perform complex engineering tasks without requiring appreciable direction.

Ability to organize project work independently to meet established objectives.

Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with project stakeholders and other customers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Level 3: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or other engineering discipline combined with 5 years of relevant experience. At least 2 years of nuclear experience preferred, but not required.

Level 4: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or other engineering discipline combined with 9 years of relevant experience. At least 5 years of nuclear experience preferred, but not required.