Cognizant Mechanical System Engineer
A Mechanical Nuclear Facilities Engineer acts as Cognizant System Engineer (CSE) for systems at Los Alamos National Laboratory's Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility — maintaining the technical baseline and Master Equipment List, reviewing designs, and troubleshooting/upgrading equipment. Requires an active DOE Q clearance and onsite work 4–5 days per week.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Los Alamos, NM
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 10-12 years of experience
- Experience working with DOE and weapons
- Broad-based engineering experience with projects involving design for new facilities and facility modifications
- Experience in development of engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, test and inspection plans (TIPs), and statements of special inspection (SSIs)
- Knowledge of nuclear facility engineering in one or more of: nuclear criticality safety analysis, safety basis, system engineer, project engineer, or design engineer
- Knowledge of nuclear facility engineering principles, procedures, guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices
- Working knowledge of DOE/NNSA complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the engineering discipline
- Thorough knowledge of industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to nuclear facility engineering
- Ability to articulate concepts through oral and written communication with diverse technical and business acumen
- Broad knowledge of nuclear facility engineering systems, processes, calculations, methods, and technology-aided engineering tools
- Knowledge of nuclear facility engineering work planning and control methods
- Knowledge of engineering maintenance techniques and construction methodologies
- Able to work onsite at LANL during regular business hours 4-5 days per week
- US Citizen
- Active DOE Q clearance (or recently inactive Q clearance that can be reinstated quickly)
- Active Real ID driver's license for badging and onboarding
- Bachelor's degree in related field plus practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities
Nice to have
- Background in Naval Nuclear
- Engineering degree and/or experience with facility engineering/systems
- Facility operations or engineering experience within a nuclear facility
- Design experience in nuclear, accelerator, or industrial facility operations
- Knowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures
- Advanced education, years of experience, or technical degrees
- 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, LLC is seeking a full-time Mechanical Nuclear Facilities Engineer to function as a Cognizant Mechanical System Engineer (CSE) to support our Technical Services team in the Weapons Surveillance Systems area at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM. This position requires an active DOE Q clearance and the ability to work onsite at LANL 4–5 days per week. This is a full-time position requiring a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week, with a preference for candidates available to work 40 hours per week.
The Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility (WETF) is part of the portfolio of facilities managed by Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) Weapons Facilities Operations (WFO), which works closely with nuclear weapons organizations to develop, maintain, and sustain the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile. The Cognizant System Engineer (CSE) serves as the primary technical authority and integrated source of expertise for assigned systems and components within their designated facilities. This role encompasses a broad range of engineering and technical support responsibilities, including serving as the technical interface for existing facility systems and components. The CSE is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and controlling the technical baseline and Master Equipment List for assigned systems, as well as reviewing and concurring with design modification deliverables at the request of the Facility Design Authority Representative (FDAR). Additionally, the CSE evaluates, maintains, troubleshoots, and replaces facility support equipment to ensure continued system reliability and performance. The role requires close coordination with multiple engineering and technical disciplines and active support of configuration management activities to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of assigned systems throughout their operational lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- 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 ineffective and efficient project execution