Facility System Engineer – Senior Engineer - Mechanical Engineer

Performs duties as a Facility System Engineer (Senior Engineer) at the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation (PULSE), an underground nuclear facility located in the forward areas at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).  Facility System Engineers are instrumental in ensuring the PULSE is capable of executing national-level experiments that ensure the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile remains safe, secure, and effective. This position will initially support the design, construction, turnover, and commissioning of two new testbeds at PULSE, then transition into the PULSE Facility Engineering group as the original Subject Matter Expert/Cognizant System Engineer for one or more systems (cranes/load handling, chilled water/HVAC, refuge station, fire protection, or similar) developed as part of the new testbeds.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degree (e.g., Nuclear, Aerospace);
  • Or, Calculus-based STEM bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • Or Professional Engineer license
• Plus at least 5 years’ relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized.
• Candidate will qualify as System Engineer, Cognizant System Engineer as defined in DOE Order 420.1C, “Facility Safety,” Design Authority, Unreviewed Safety Question preparer, and to develop and process Commercial Grade Dedications.
• Demonstrated desire to learn and innovate.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Knowledge of hoists (bridge cranes or similar), refuge stations, fire protection systems, mechanical systems (chilled water, compressed air, or similar), electrical system, instrumentation and control, and/or electromechanical components.
• Should be self-motivated and able to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ideally, the applicant will have strong time-management skills.  Be well organized, maintain safe work habits and have a broad range of technical interests and education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and technical documents.
• The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2, “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4, “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted.  Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709, “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $101,524.80 - $152,297.60.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity. 

Responsibilities

• Leads engineering support for the line item projects developing the new testbeds including commissioning and readiness activities.  Tasks will include, but not be limited to, development of System Design Descriptions, Functional Classification Documents, system maintenance requirements, operating procedures, acceptance test plans, and similar; compilation and review of turnover documentation; and participation in design and safety basis reviews and acceptance tests.
• Responsible for maintaining overall cognizance of assigned facility systems, providing system engineering, cognizant system engineering, and design authority support for operations and maintenance, and technical support of line management safety responsibilities for ensuring continued system operational readiness
• Validates physical configuration of assigned systems. Maintains and updates system documents for Configuration Management (CM). Understands the functions and performance criteria for assigned systems per the Safety Basis, and acts as the subject matter expert for assigned systems. 
• Conducts or oversees the In-service Inspections and Technical Surveillance Requirement execution of assigned systems.
• Identifies and helps implement the technical requirements for maintaining systems, structures, and components.
• Performs assessments of assigned systems and reports system health status to management.
• Develops solutions of assignment-related complex problems using a well-defined set of technologies. Solutions use established basic standards, practices and procedures as well as technical knowledge to address problems and complete tasks.
• Lead the development of designs, strategies, reports and technical proposals.
• Perform design and technical analysis activities using prescribed codes and standards, computer software, and generally accepted best management practices.
• Define specifications for procurements and initiate purchase requests.
• Work with outside vendors as required obtaining relevant information.
• Exhibit knowledge of codes and standards of other disciplines.
• Coordinate work within their discipline on complex projects.
• Qualifies to perform Unreviewed Safety Questions.
• Often serves as a leader of work teams.
• Monitor work of and provide guidance to skilled technicians and other support personnel.