Nuclear Facilities Engineer ; Mechanical HVAC or Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2/3 (Mechanical HVAC or Electro-Mechanical Engineer)

Elect or be hired as a Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 or 3 at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The level of assignment will depend on the skills of the selected candidate. Candidates selected for the higher level will be assigned additional responsibilities (outlined below).

The Sr. Mechanical Engineers will work collaboratively with junior and senior engineers across multiple disciplines – fire protection, structural, mechanical, and electrical – to deliver full‑system design solutions for nuclear facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing mentorship, technical guidance and leadership within team settings to ensure high‑quality, integrated project outcomes.
• Supporting operations and maintenance groups by advising on equipment operation and maintenance activities.
• Serving as a subject‑matter expert in nuclear facility systems engineering, supporting safety, HVAC, building controls, hydronic systems and critical infrastructure.
• Performing equipment failure analyses, evaluating replacement equipment, and preparing design recommendations for building modifications, room renovations and new structures.
• Developing expertise in pressure safety, piping supports, equipment installation and design of piping and HVAC systems.
• For level 3 engineers: working independently, acting as lead to other engineers, mentoring less‑experienced peers and bringing expert‑level technical expertise to the group.

• Ability to prepare and review technical reports and studies as part of establishing and maintaining Technical Baseline for new and existing facility structural systems.
• Ability to define, collect, and analyze usage, process, safety and other requirements for design or analysis tasks, and prepare design concepts that meet the requirements.
• Ability to develop design details, calculations, load studies, specifications and special inspections that incorporate applicable design requirements, including nuclear safety requirements.
• Experience evaluating and trending system and equipment health/condition.
• Ability to interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and customers during the development of the design as the Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Mentoring engineering interns and other engineers.

• Experience as a mechanical engineer at a major commercial, industrial or nuclear facility with a strong background in facility‑related systems (compressed air, chilled water, vacuum, gases, and chemical systems).
• Experience in the design, operation and maintenance of facility‑related mechanical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Experience applying codes and standards in a highly regulated environment (IBC, IEBC, ASHRE, ASME B31, and others).
• Ability to perform analysis and calculations required to support engineered solutions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, communicate engineering solutions verbally and in writing, and manage multiple tasks with varying resource needs and deadlines.
• Mentoring junior engineers and providing support to peers.

Lower level:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Higher level:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of practical work experience. An advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desirable.

Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable. Current registration as an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) is also desirable.

• Proficiency in equipment maintenance and replacement/selection.
• Proficiency in predictive analysis (vibration, thermography).
• Proficiency in HVAC system design and regulations.
• Proficiency in building/laboratory automated controls (front‑end and field equipment).

General Physical Mobility: standing, walking, climbing…