Hiring: Cognizant Mechanical System Engineer (Mechanical Nuclear Facilities Engineer 1/2) Company: Los Alamos National Laboratory Location: Los Alamos, NM Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 17:58:24 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Configuration Management, Quality Assurance, R About the job Experience: •18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information. •At least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information. Required Skills: •Qualify as a Cognizant System Engineer (CSE) at one of our nation's top scientific laboratories •Assess, maintain, and upgrade systems at WETF to support facility operations and programmatic needs •As system owner's representative this position will support the following focus areas: Configuration Management, Technical Support to Operations and Maintenance, System Health Status and Performance, and Technical Support to Programs and Projects •Represent Engineering Services Division as a leader in effective and efficient project execution •Follow the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE) Program in support of facility modifications and facility configuration management in accordance with the LANL Engineering Standards Manual (ESM), LANL Administrative Procedures (Aps), LANL Master Specifications, and related Codes and Standards •Provide control and maintenance of the technical baseline of the facility equipment •Reviews and approves conceptual and detailed designs that ensure third-party designs are code-compliant and meet our customer's needs •Assess condition of existing facilities and infrastructure systems Qualifications: •Demonstrated broad-based, engineering experience with projects involving design for new facilities and facility modifications •Knowledge of nuclear facility engineering in one or more of the following, nuclear criticality safety analysis, safety basis, system engineer, project engineer, or design engineer •Knowledge of nuclear facility engineering principles and procedures, guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices •Solid functional working knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline •Demonstrated capacity to articulate concepts through various oral and written communication media, using a diverse range of technical and business acumen •Broad and/or unique knowledge of nuclear facility engineering systems, processes, and calculations; application of nuclear facility engineering methods; and application of technology aided nuclear facility engineering tools to nuclear facility engineering problems •Knowledge of nuclear facility engineering work planning and control methods •Knowledge of engineering maintenance techniques and construction methodologies •Thorough knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the nuclear facility engineering discipline •Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 2 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Current registration as a Engineer in Training (EIT) is highly desirable. Compensation: •$96,600 - $158,000 / year •PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!