Position Overview
The Structural Design Engineer will report directly to the CMRR Structural Design Engineer Team Leader and indirectly to the Civil/Structural/Architectural (CSA) Team Leader of the Engineering Services Division, Design Engineering (DE) Group. ES division is part of LANL's Engineering and Engineering Sciences Directorate. The Design Engineering Group provides institutional leadership, processes, and technical resources for safe, high quality, and cost-effective engineering and operational configuration management in support of LANL operations. The Structural Design Engineer position is part of a team of engineers responsible primarily for design and review of the new CMRR project to ensure that the designs comply with LANL, State, Federal, and U.S. Department of Energy requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for structural engineering oversight of design/analysis, including calculation and specification review/preparation for the CMRR project. Moreover, responsibilities will include providing technical review of contractor submittals, including calculations, drawings, and specifications. The individual will assist the group in the creation and maintenance of applicable engineering and technical standards and practices. Specific duties shall include providing system/equipment structural design oversight and operational technical support, performing/reviewing calculations, generating new designs concepts, and leading design projects. Responsible for design activities on extremely large complex projects or multiple smaller projects. Responsible for reviewing significant bid summaries, major drawings and staffing estimates and schedules. Additional responsibilities include coordinating assigned engineering work with other project groups and the analysis of plant system/equipment structural problems and potential operational deficiencies, definition of facility system design and safety envelope requirements, and review proposed facility designs/modifications for maintainability, operability, and conformance to facility operational and safety requirements.
Key Position Requirements
Demonstrated experience in preparation of Functional and Operational Requirements Documents and/or Design Requirements Documents. Familiarity with DOE Nuclear Safety Requirements such as DOE 1020, 420.1 in an ASME NQA-1 environment. Familiarity with safety class and safety significant designs as well as PC-1,2,3 seismic designs and/or analysis. Demonstrated experience with performance of projects involving facility system modifications, process system structural components, and other programmatic equipment structural designs. Familiarity with development of configuration management documents including: installation instructions; Verification, Acceptance, and Testing documents. Demonstrated working knowledge of LANL Engineering Standards. Demonstrated technical expertise in non-reactor nuclear facility structural design and seismic analysis. Demonstrated experience in structural analyses, seismic analyses and floor loading analyses in accordance with DOE-STD-1020, DOE-STD-1021, and LANL Engineering Standards. The primary focus of this position will be on the oversight of design, modification, and review of structural systems, such as glovebox stands for non-reactor nuclear facilities. Knowledge of typical facility-related structural and seismic codes and standards is required. Familiarity in non-reactor nuclear building operations, maintenance, configuration management programs, and quality assurance programs. Ability to manage multiple tasks requiring varying resource needs and deadlines is a must. A team player able to work independently and serve a wide base of customers. Experience in effectively communicating, both verbal and written, with peers, customers, and management. A successful work history in a team environment. Ability to work effectively with a design/build contractor and numerous LANL organizations. Ability to be proficient in LANL Conduct of Engineering procedures within 3 months. Promote the creation of a work environment, supported by leadership, which fosters openness, trust, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction. This position requires a Q access authorization. Active or reinstatable Q-clearance; otherwise the ability to obtain and maintain a Q-Clearance, which normally requires US Citizenship. Experience with design and construction of major non-reactor or reactor nuclear facilities, including the various operational systems serving them and the associated engineering economics. Experience in team building with multidiscipline design teams. Experience as a facility systems engineer in a nuclear facility. Actual experience as a structural design engineer with an engineering firm servicing the nuclear industry, or DOE non-reactor nuclear facility. Experience in performing structural support/seismic calculations. Active or reinstatable Q-clearance; otherwise the ability to obtain and maintain a Q-Clearance, which normally requires US Citizenship. BS plus 5 years or advanced degree preferred(MS Preferred) in Civil or Structural Engineering. Licensed professional engineer with structural (R) emphasis, or the ability to obtain a New Mexico PE license within 12 months, is required
Summary
Responsible for assigned activities within an engineering discipline in support of facility design, operation and maintenance. Applies broad and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in the preparation of complex engineering analyses. Performs all aspects of work in engineering operations within discipline. Performs conventional structural design and analysis. Provides system integration within and across disciplines. Provides construction and project support. May lead projects and supervise the work of others. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Utilizes engineering technology to accomplish work. Leads work process improvement to meet customer needs.
Job Duties
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Safety and security are primary responsibilities for all Laboratory employees. Maintains required safety and security training and assures compliance; makes safety and security an integral part of every task. Takes steps to stop work if unsafe conditions exist or security is compromised.
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Adheres to engineering policies, programs, procedures and practices.
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Researches, assembles, and/or evaluates information or data regarding industry practices or applicable regulatory changes affecting engineering policies or programs; recommends sound, practical solutions to complex issues.
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Uses professional concepts and Laboratory objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
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Frequently contributes to the development of new theories and methods.
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Develops resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
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Performs non-conventional structural design and analysis.
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Contributes to the development of organizational goals and objectives.
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Works is accomplished without considerable direction.
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Exerts significant latitude in determining objectives of assignment, and determines the methods and procedures needed for new assignments.
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Leads the design, installation and commissioning of commercial, industrial and safety-related systems.
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Utilizes engineering technology tools including CAD, CNC, CAE, etc., programs and develops software tools to resolve complex issues.
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Assists with process and instrumentations control.
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Prepares documents, studies, and reports associated with facility life-cycles and space requirements as directed.
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Provides conventional and innovative engineering construction and project support.
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Establishes demand and planned maintenance and predictive maintenance objectives and schedules.
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Work is evaluated on completion to ensure objectives have been met.
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Promotes a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
Job Knowledge
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Expert knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application of technology aided engineering tools to conventional and non-conventional facility and operations-based engineering problems.
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Sound knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.
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Expert knowledge of engineering maintenance techniques and construction methodologies.
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Working knowledge of relevant Laboratory procedures, standards and guides.
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Broad knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline.
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Expert knowledge of Engineering principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices.
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Expert knowledge of project and process engineering practices.
Education
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Position typically
requires a baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited
college or university and, practical work experience to the degree
necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.
Direction
A. Supervision Received
B. Supervision Exercised
C. Contacts
This description is not intended to be a complete statement of every aspect of the position, but rather to act as a guide to the essential functions to be performed. Assigned functions of this job may vary, and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed at the discretion of management.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Government Conflict of Interest
To ensure that you and LANL avoid any potential conflicts of interest, all current/former Government Officials must read and respond, if applicable, to the LANL Applicant Disclosure Form.
Contact
For specific questions about the status of this job, call (505)664-6947
