Nuclear Facilities Engineer ; Electrical Engineer

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Engineer 2 or 3, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division (PFE-DO) and PFE-RCMR: CMR AND RLUOB at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are seeking an Electrical Engineer. Put your engineering talents to good use by joining our world‑class Engineering team! Our workforce thrives in an environment that values creativity and problem solving, where every idea and perspective is welcomed. This is your chance to make a real difference while working on important systems directly impacting national security.

The selected candidate will support LANL's mission by contributing technical expertise in electrical engineering for nuclear facilities. In this role, you'll assist in ensuring electrical safety, power quality, power monitoring, and critical power reliability within and around the plutonium facility. You'll also support projects involving facility modifications, new equipment installations, and infrastructure development. Your responsibilities may include performing engineering studies such as short‑circuit analysis, device coordination, equipment sizing, exterior lighting design, fault current calculations, and arc flash assessments for both medium‑ and low‑voltage systems.

You may also support demolition, installation, upgrade, and repair activities. Successful candidates may have the opportunity to qualify as a Cognizant System Engineer (CSE) for one or more Vital Safety Systems (VSS) supporting LANL Nuclear Facilities.

In this position, you'll collaborate closely with senior engineers and professionals across multiple disciplines, including fire protection, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, to deliver integrated, full‑system design solutions. Level 2 engineers are expected to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating strong technical judgment, communication skills, and a willingness to learn through mentoring and professional development.

In addition to the description above, the selected candidate would be expected to take on increased technical and leadership responsibilities. Engineers in this position lead multidisciplinary teams, comprising junior and senior engineers across fire protection, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, to deliver comprehensive, full‑system design solutions. They provide mentorship, oversee project execution, ensure technical accuracy, and guide the development of innovative engineering approaches that advance the Laboratory's mission and uphold the highest standards of safety and reliability.

• Knowledge of engineering design, planning, construction, and project or process management practices
• Experience assisting in the preparation of technical reports and studies to establish and maintain the technical baseline for new and existing facility systems
• Experience collecting and documenting usage, process, safety, and other performance parameters for structures, systems, or components
• Experience supporting design or analysis tasks and developing design concepts that meet defined requirements
• Experience preparing design details, calculations, load studies, specifications, and special inspections that incorporate applicable design standards and requirements
• Experience assisting with system health evaluations and trending analyses
• Experience coordinating and interfacing with other engineering disciplines and customers throughout design development
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams

• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated technical experience in the design, maintenance, and operation of low-voltage and instrumentation and control (I&C) systems
• Proven ability to apply and interpret engineering codes and…