Nuclear Facilities Electrical Engineer

Nuclear Facilities Electrical Engineer 3/4

Los Alamos National Laboratory invites applications for the Nuclear Facilities Electrical Engineer 3/4 position.

The Engineering Services Division delivers innovative engineering solutions to support LANL’s scientific and national security mission. This role supports nuclear, accelerator, and non‑nuclear facilities across 38 square miles.

• Provide senior engineering expertise and mentor junior engineers
• Assess, maintain, and upgrade structural systems to support national security
• Represent the Engineering Services Division as a leader in project execution
• Ensure third‑party designs are code‑compliant and meet client needs
• Assess condition of existing facilities and infrastructure systems
• Apply engineering judgment to challenges
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and scope design projects
• Produce high‑level design deliverables including drawings, specifications, TIPs, SSIs, and calculations
• Adhere to LANL’s Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering
• Review construction submittals and provide RFI responses
• Support organizational initiatives for design and business practice improvements
• At Level 4:
  Make visionary contributions to design and business practices; facilitate technical growth of the electrical design team; assist with work planning, staffing, and hiring

• Expert ability to support timely construction execution (submittals, RFIs, design changes, validation, as‑built documents)
• Effective workload management and communication
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles, codes, and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, etc.)
• Experience in power system engineering (fault current analysis, voltage‑drop calculations, protection coordination, incident energy studies)
• Expert design experience in commercial and/or government sectors
• Experience developing engineering drawings, specifications, TIPs, SSIs
• Experience scoping complex projects and estimating engineering costs
• Ability to work in a dynamic multi‑discipline team
• Capability to mentor early‑career engineers
• At Level 4:
  Proven leadership of a design team or organization; deep knowledge of DOE/NNSA codes and criteria; expertise in work planning, budgeting, and design coordination; contributions to organizational goals

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution (minimum 6 years practical experience for Level 3, 12 years for Level
  4)
• Advanced engineering or technical degree desired
• DOE Order 426.2 requires a BS degree, 2 years of related experience, and 1 year non‑reactor nuclear experience for technical support personnel

• Level 3:
  Current Professional Engineering (PE) License in Electrical Engineering
• Level 4:
  Current NCEES Professional Engineering License (any U.S. state)
• Design experience in nuclear, accelerator, or industrial facility operations
• Master's degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution
• Experience with DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering principles
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Knowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards

Onsite in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

• Health, dental, vision coverage
• Basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• 401(k) with matching and annual contribution
• Tuition assistance and learning opportunities
• Flexible schedules, PTO, and holidays
• Onsite fitness and wellness programs
• Relocation assistance (outside 50‑mile radius)

Clearance: Q. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship (or limited exceptions). Background investigation per federal requirements.

Employment involves new‑employment drug testing in accordance with federal law.

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to non‑discriminatory hiring practices and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.