Packaging Engineer ; Engineer

What You Will Do

As the selected candidate, you will report to the LANL, Logistics – Packaging & Transportation Operations Manager 4 (Group Leader). Responsibilities include supporting the design, manufacture and general institutional P&T requests for DOT Type A, B and IP1 packaging; performing/developing engineering evaluations for non‑compliant shipments covered in the LANL Transportation Safety Document (TSD) / Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) (i.e., Safety Basis);

performing reviews of Safety Analysis Reports for Packaging (SARPs); developing specification and inspection plans for procurement of HAZMAT packages; developing procedures and integrated work documents (IWDs) for P&T activities; determining if hazardous material transfers can be performed in accordance with 49 CFR, 10 CFR 71 or if they must be performed in accordance with the TSD/TSR; preparing Packaging Engineering Evaluations (PEEs); interpreting Criticality Safety Evaluations (CSEs) to determine appropriate criticality safety controls;

performing TSD‑credited Equipment Important to Safety (EIS) in‑service inspections (ISIs) and ensuring they are compliant with required standards (e.g., ISO 1496‑1 requirements for Enclosed Cargo Compartments); performing Unanswered Safety Question (USQ) determinations and reviews on P&T and institutional procedures that could impact TSD/TSR requirements; performing P&T work activities for others as necessary; providing packaging quality assurance (QA) related support; and ensuring compliance with LANL Conduct of Engineering and Conduct of Operations requirements.

• Fundamental knowledge/experience in US 49 CFR / Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Compressed Gas Association (CGA) regulations and international compliance with Hazmat and Nuclear Material Packaging and Transportation requirements.
• Fundamental knowledge of Packaging and Transportation Safety Basis (i.e., Transportation Safety Document (TSD) / Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs)) for non‑DOT compliant shipments.
• Fundamental knowledge/experience working with laboratory or commercial entities in the design, testing, certification and procurement of DOT Type A(F) and Type B Packaging for radioactive materials.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with a team and DOE, NNSA, DOT, and NRC regulators.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Fundamental experience in decision making, organizing and prioritizing tasks, and taking initiative.
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering principles and procedures, engineering design and appropriate standards.
• Fundamental skills in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, resolving discrepancies and recommending solutions on problems affecting daily operations.
• Sound, working as well as demonstrated experience and proficient level knowledge of the minimum job requirement skills listed for an Engineer 1.

• Fundamental knowledge/experience in US 49 CFR / Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Compressed Gas Association (CGA) regulations and international compliance with Hazmat and Nuclear Material Packaging and Transportation requirements.
• Fundamental knowledge of Packaging and Transportation Safety Basis (i.e., Transportation Safety Document (TSD) / Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs)) for non‑DOT compliant shipments.
• Fundamental knowledge/experience working with laboratory or commercial entities in the design, testing, certification and procurement of DOT Type A(F) and Type B Packaging for radioactive materials.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with a team and DOE, NNSA, DOT, and NRC regulators.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Fundamental experience in decision making, organizing and prioritizing tasks, and taking initiative.
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering principles and procedures, engineering design and appropriate standards.
• Fundamental skills in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, resolving discrepancies and recommending solutions on problems affecting daily operations.