Senior​/Principal Civil Design Engineer- Facilities, Hybrid

Senior/Principal Civil Design Engineer
- Facilities, Hybrid

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Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas.

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co‑workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements, including 9/80 and 4/10 compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401(k), learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking to hire an experienced Civil Engineer to support the in‑house civil design and engineering capabilities within this group. The successful candidate will join and collaborate with a dynamic group of in‑house architects, mechanical engineers, interior designers and other civil/structural engineers to develop, design, and construct buildings and infrastructure projects, providing full‑service in‑house design services at Sandia National Labs in New Mexico.

• Provide construction support to rectify issues between proposed designs and existing field conditions.
• Perform site analysis and assessment: evaluate the physical, environmental, and regulatory conditions of the project site.
• Coordinate surveys and geo‑technical investigations to understand soil properties and topography.
• Develop initial design concepts based on project requirements and constraints. Create preliminary sketches and models to visualize the design.
• Conduct code compliance assessments and develop solutions for non conformance.
• Design for civil and utility components, systems, drainage and products and integrate these to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Analyze and maintain seismic site classifications for Sandia National Laboratories’ New Mexico site.
• Partner with other Civil Engineers to assess the capabilities and condition of existing civil, structural, and utility structures, components, equipment, and systems and make recommendations for improvements.
• In partnership with other Civil Engineers, perform engineering analysis and associated calculations (drainage, utility system service connections, concrete, and pavement).
• Apply knowledge and understanding of current codes and design requirements.
• Develop and apply inspection and acceptance procedures for systems and components.

The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary.

$102,400 - $199,700

• Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering plus seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Auto Desk Civil3D is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L‑level security clearance.

• NM Professional Engineering (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate and ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license.
• Landscape design experience.
• Experience in relevant civil engineering software applications: HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, PCSWMM, or related software.
• Experience using CAD and GIS software;
  Bentley Micro Station or AutoCAD, GIS Mapping (Bentley Map, ArcGIS or other).
• Experience developing specifications, plans and other construction documents.
• Broad experience with civil design infrastructure such as storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water mains supporting facilities.
• Knowledgeable in ADA.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to think critically and make decisions requiring engineering judgment.

Facilities Design and Engineering designs…