Facility System Engineer - Engineer II (Electrical Engineer)

Facility System Engineer (Engineer II)

About the Role

Performs duties as a Facility System Engineer (Engineer II) at the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation (PULSE), an underground nuclear facility located in the forward areas at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Facility System Engineers are instrumental in ensuring PULSE is capable of executing national-level experiments that ensure the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile remains safe, secure, and effective.

This position will initially support the design, construction, turnover, and commissioning of two new testbeds at PULSE, then transition into the PULSE Facility Engineering group as the original Subject Matter Expert/Cognizant System Engineer for one or more systems (cranes/load handling, chilled water/HVAC, refuge station, fire protection, electrical, or similar) developed as part of the new testbeds.

Responsibilities

• Support line item projects developing the new testbeds including commissioning and readiness activities, including development of System Design Descriptions, Functional Classification Documents, system maintenance requirements, operating procedures, acceptance test plans, compilation and review of turnover documentation, and participation in design and safety basis reviews and acceptance tests
• Maintain overall cognizance of assigned facility systems and provide cognizant system engineering support for operations and maintenance, and technical support of line management safety responsibilities for ensuring continued system operational readiness
• Validate physical configuration of assigned systems, maintain and update system documents for Configuration Management (CM), understand functions and performance criteria per the Safety Basis, and act as subject matter expert for assigned systems
• Conduct or oversee In-service Inspection and Technical Surveillance Requirement execution of assigned systems
• Identify and help implement technical requirements for maintaining systems, structures, and components
• Perform assessments of assigned systems and report system health status to management
• Contribute to solutions of assignment-related problems and issues with moderate scope and complexity, using established basic standards, practices, and procedures as well as technical knowledge
• Participate in developing field programs and designs using pre-determined principles and practices
• Select and implement computer applications for their field
• Prepare or contribute to designs, strategies, reports, and technical proposals
• Perform design and technical analysis activities using prescribed codes and standards, computer software, and generally accepted best management practices
• Perform frequent coordination of discipline information with other departments and outside vendors
• Work with outside vendors to obtain relevant information
• Develop working knowledge of codes and standards of other disciplines
• Coordinate work within discipline on moderately complex projects
• Serve as member of work teams
• Define specifications for procurements and initiate purchase requests
• Monitor work of skilled technicians and other support personnel

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering degree (e.g., Nuclear, Aerospace), OR
• Calculus-based STEM bachelor's degree in engineering, OR
• Professional Engineer license

Experience:

• At least 2 years' relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized.

Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of hoists (bridge cranes or similar), refuge stations, fire protection systems, mechanical systems (chilled water, compressed air, or similar), electrical systems, instrumentation and control, and/or electromechanical components

Certifications & Qualifications:

• Candidate will qualify as System Engineer, Cognizant System Engineer as defined in DOE Order 420.1C, "Facility Safety," Design Authority, Unreviewed Safety Question preparer, and to develop and process Commercial Grade Dedications
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship and at least 18 years of age

Skills & Attributes:

• Demonstrated desire to learn and innovate
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Self-motivated and able to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Strong time-management skills, well organized, maintains safe work habits
• Broad range of technical interests and education
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to write reports and technical documents
• Valid driver's license required

Work Schedule & Location

• Primary work location: Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada)
• Work schedule: 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change)

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required
• MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing
• Pre-employment drug test and background review including checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications
• Federal background investigation to meet requirements for access to classified information or matter if duties require a DOE security clearance
• Subject to a Federal background investigation and required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations
• Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation may be required, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination

Clearance & Security

• Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level)
• Reviews and tests for absence of illegal drugs as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4, "Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites"
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter
• Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct, or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause clearance to be denied or terminated, resulting in inability to perform assigned duties and subsequent termination of employment
• If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted

Compensation & Benefits

Salary:

Annual salary range for this position is: $83,075.20 - $124,612.80

Starting salary is determined based on position market value, individual candidate education and experience, and internal equity.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension and 401k
• Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
• Relocation assistance (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement

About MSTS

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a semi-autonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The NNSS is an enterprise of special-purpose, multi-mission, high-hazard experimentation facilities delivering technical and service solutions in partnership with the National Laboratories. The collaborative work supports the government's most important national security missions. Our 3,000+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell Aerospace, Amentum, and HII Nuclear Inc.

Equal Opportunity

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 characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.