Structural Engineer

What You Will Do

As a Structural Design Engineer with Engineering Services - Science & Technology Operations (ES-STO), you will support a multi-disciplinary organization consisting of collaborative Design and System Engineering Teams. Collectively, these teams enable the STO Facility Operations Directorate (FOD) mission across nearly three million square feet of mixed-use office, laboratory, research, and production space. With over one hundred facilities in 11 Technical Areas, STO mission work spans the majority of Laboratory Directorates and applies capabilities to enable the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission.

Structural Design Engineer 2 ($104,100 - $172,200)

• Follow the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE) Program in support of facility modifications and facility configuration management
• Lead the development and review of engineering designs for new and replacement equipment installations including design details, equipment data sheets, equipment selection, calculations, installation instructions/specifications, post-modification testing and commissioning procedures, etc. to satisfy the applicable design requirements
• Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the customer(s) to establish design requirements, scope, schedule, and cost

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Technical Knowledge and Experience
• Structural engineering and calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application of computer-aided engineering tools to solve operations-based engineering problems
• Design, analysis, and detailing of a wide variety of structural systems including steel, concrete, wood, cold-formed steel, and masonry
• Implementation of seismic design principals in high seismic regions in accordance with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC and ACI requirements
• Structural engineering software packages, preferably RISA3D, GTStrudl, SAP
  2000, or Staad Pro, etc.
• Engineering maintenance techniques and construction methodologies
• Engineering principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices
• Microsoft software products (i.e., Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, etc.)

• Project Management and Teamwork
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering work, planning, construction, and control methods
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment as a member of a multi-discipline team of engineers and designers
• Ability to collaboratively problem solve, show commitment, and function well in a team environment
• Ability to support timely and collaborative construction execution

Education/Experience at Engineer 2: This position requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum three (3) years of practical experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Current registration possessing an Engineering Intern Certification/Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable
• Design experience in nuclear, accelerator or industrial facility operations
• Master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
• Knowledge of construction materials, soils, concrete, asphalt, and the associated field and laboratory testing and inspection standards
• Experienced in producing designs utilizing AutoCAD and/or Revit tools and work processes
• Knowledge of DOE, LANL Engineering Standards, and Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China - including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau - as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life…