Steam & Power System Engineering Technologist

What You Will Do

Build Hands-On Expertise in Critical Energy Infrastructure!

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking an early-career Engineering Technologist to support the operation, maintenance, and improvement of our steam and power generation and distribution systems. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy working close to the equipment, collaborating with engineers and operators, and developing deep technical expertise in utility-scale systems. As part of the Utilities & Infrastructure (UI) organization, you ll support day-to-day system reliability, preventive maintenance, and capital improvement projects for LANL s energy systems, splitting your time between field activities and technical work, providing a well-rounded, hands-on career path.

In this role you will gain exposure to large steam boilers, condensate return systems, and a 20+ MW combustion turbine generator, while contributing directly to the infrastructure that powers nationally important research.

This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 2 or 3 level, 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.

• Serve as a technical point of contact for assigned steam and power systems with guidance from senior staff
• Help resolve operational and maintenance issues using established engineering standards and procedures
• Perform frequent field walk-downs to observe maintenance activities and system performance
• Support preventive maintenance programs by reviewing procedures and checklists
• Apply applicable codes and standards (ASME, NFPA, EPA, LANL standards) to real-world systems
• Prepare technical documentation, calculations, and reports
• Maintain system documentation to support safe operations and future upgrades
• Assist with developing drawings and specifications for system repairs and upgrades
• Review vendor submittals and engineering documents with oversight
• Participate in construction inspections, site visits, and commissioning activities
• Support pressure safety compliance, hazard evaluations, and event investigations
• This role provides hands-on exposure, structured learning, and a clear development path

• Lead condition assessments and system evaluations
• Independently review and verify technical designs and system changes
• Drive process improvements and instrumentation/control upgrades
• Serve as a technical mentor to junior technologists

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Experience or strong interest in utility-scale steam or power systems
• Familiarity with boilers, turbines, rotating equipment, or water treatment systems
• Exposure to instrumentation, controls, or SCADA/OT systems
• Familiarity with industrial codes and standards (ASME, NFPA, EPA)
• Comfort working in both office and field environments
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Education/Experience at Engineering Technologist 2: Position requires a Bachelor s Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree and 5 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at Engineering Technologist 3: Position requires a Bachelor s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Experience in utility operations or maintenance environments
• Interest in instrumentation, controls, and process optimization
• Knowledge of DOE or regulated facility environments
• EIT or Professional Engineering certification (supported but not required)

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…