Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

MSTS manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our mission is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the site’s Cold War legacy.

Our vision is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. Our 2,750+ professionals are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on challenging nuclear security goals.

Note:

MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

• MSTS is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for its On-Site Design Engineering Team based in Mercury, NV. The team supports project discovery, project scope development, identification of functional requirements for projects and systems, and support to the Construction Department.
• Participate in walk-downs, generate sketches, help develop conceptual designs, evaluate existing systems, and generate and/or review functional requirement documents.
• Prepare and check calculations with and without the use of software.
• Devise imaginative, thorough, practical and possibly unique solutions requiring evaluation of standards and processes.
• Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines, facility managers, project managers, and project engineers.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert in their discipline and build team relationships with technical and other company organizations.
• Develop equipment or work specifications, evaluate bids, and make recommendations for awards of purchase contracts.
• Receive general direction and technical guidance on complex issues and projects of broad scope.
• Perform design and technical activities that require interpretation and correlation of codes and standards, complex computer software, and unique processes and procedures tailored for the work being executed.
• Support field programs through assessment and interpretation of field conditions.
• Serve as a team lead requiring coordination with other project teams and mentor less experienced staff.
• Execute work in a disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with laws, codes, orders, and MSTS policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by ABET for Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering; or a calculus-based STEM bachelor’s degree in engineering; or for architects, NCARB certification; or Professional Engineer license.
• Plus at least 5 years’ relevant experience. Skill-building experience should demonstrate deeper technical specialization or cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research may be recognized.
• Knowledge of industry-standard software and computer-aided drafting tools is required.
• Ability to interpret codes and standards applicable to the position.
• Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer is preferred.
• Primary work location:
  Nevada National Security Site (65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NV).
• Schedule:
  
  4/10s, Monday-Thursday (7:00am - 5:30pm). May require occasional overtime or night shifts due to project schedules.
• Pre-placement physical examination, including a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• MSTS is required to conduct pre-employment drug tests and background checks, and applicants may be subject to a DOE security clearance process. U.S. citizenship, age 18+, and ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance are required.

Position will be cleared to DOE Q level. Reviews and tests for absence of illegal drugs will be conducted. Applicants may be subject to a Federal background investigation and reinvestigations, and may undergo counterintelligence evaluations, including a polygraph if required. Reference DOE 10 CFR Part 709 and Part 707.4.

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. MSTS maintains a background screening and drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is $ – $. Starting salary is determined based on market value, candidate education and experience, and internal equity.