Cognizant Electrical System Engineer
Senior electrical engineer serving as Cognizant System Engineer (CSE) for vital safety electrical systems at LANL's Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility — owning the technical baseline and Master Equipment List, reviewing design changes, and supporting configuration management. Requires electrical design, power system analysis, and DOE/nuclear codes experience.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Los Alamos, NM
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college/university and minimum 12 years of practical work experience
- Broad-based engineering experience with electrical design for new facilities and facility modifications
- Work experience with engineering principles, codes, and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, etc.)
- Experience developing engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, test and inspection plans (TIPs), and statements of special inspection (SSIs)
- Experience in power system engineering, fault current analysis, voltage drop calculations, protection coordination studies, incident energy studies, and equipment sizing
- Experience scoping complex projects to estimate engineering costs for design and construction
- Advanced knowledge of industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the discipline
- Demonstrated ability to mentor early career engineers
- Ability to articulate concepts through oral and written communication with technical and business acumen
- Experience in a nuclear facility environment
- Experience performing system engineering, design engineering, or project engineering functions in complex facility environments
- Ability to manage configuration, operability, and performance of assigned systems using a graded, risk-informed approach
Nice to have
- Background in Naval Nuclear
- Current NCEES Professional Engineering License in Electrical Engineering (any US state)
- Design experience in nuclear, accelerator, or industrial facility operations
- Master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
- Knowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures
- 12 years of experience leading a design team and/or organization
- 12 years of expertise in industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the discipline
- 12 years of experience in engineering work planning, budgeting, and design coordination
- Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)
Full description
Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private-sector clients. SMSI has built a strong reputation for client-focused performance, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that help clients achieve their goals, meet critical commitments, and successfully reach key milestones.
Job Summary
SMSI is seeking a full-time Cognizant Electrical System Engineer (CSE) to support Vital Safety Systems at the Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility (WETF) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). WETF is part of LANL’s Weapons Facilities Operations (WFO) portfolio, which works closely with nuclear weapons organizations to develop, maintain, and ensure the reliability of the nation’s weapons stockpile. In this role, you will serve as the technical authority and primary source of expertise for assigned electrical systems and components, providing engineering support to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant facility operations. You will be responsible for maintaining system integrity, managing technical configurations, and supporting engineering activities across complex, high-consequence nuclear facilities. Key responsibilities include maintaining the technical baseline and Master Equipment List for assigned systems and facilities; reviewing and concurring with design modification packages at the request of the Facility Design Authority Representative (FDAR); and evaluating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and replacing facility support equipment. You will also coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, support configuration management activities, and serve as a technical interface for existing facility systems and components. The ideal candidate will apply broad, in-depth knowledge of Department of Energy (DOE) orders, nuclear safety requirements, and national consensus codes to develop sound engineering solutions that uphold the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will also contribute to project and design activities, guide system performance, and support engineering strategies that enable mission success.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level engineering expertise and mentor junior engineering staff
- Serve as a key representative of the Engineering Services Division, ensuring effective and efficient project execution
- Develop and approve conceptual and detailed designs, ensuring third party deliverables meet code requirements and customer expectations
- Evaluate the condition of existing facilities and infrastructure systems
- Apply sound engineering judgment to solve complex technical challenges
- Leverage experience to prepare accurate and reliable cost estimates for customers