Mechanical Systems Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a System Engineer- Mechanical Engineer (ME) to work on our Systems Engineering team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Advanced Test Reactor facility with every Friday off.

You will apply engineering principles for assigned facility potable and waste water systems through analysis design fabrication installation configuration management and operational performance support activities. The systems and equipment are mainly comprised of pumps valves piping and associated mechanical and digital control systems. You will serve as the responsible engineer to provide oversight guidance and stewardship of facility and experiment infrastructure and processes at a facility which enables research development and demonstration of nuclear science and technologies.

Responsibilities Include:

• Evaluate design maintain modify install and test facility systems and process support systems. Ensure continued operational readiness of assigned systems structures and components and support.
• Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
• Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design construction or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws or could jeopardize safe operations.
• Develop and write sophisticated procedures for the modification and/or operation of facility equipment and processes.
• Examine accidents to obtain data for use in design of preventive measures.
• Direct operating or maintenance activities of nuclear facility to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety and environmental standards.
• Develop ensure adequacy of and maintain configuration management and the technical baseline of multiple systems and component groups.
• Support facility operations maintenance personnel & project personnel to ensure assigned process systems & equipment are operated maintained designed & modified to meet operational environmental safety & research needs within the system applicable baseline & applicable standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering chemical engineering or directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution and 2 years of relevant experience or and advanced degree in the same fields/disciplines.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy L clearance which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Experience:

• Advanced degree in mechanical or chemical engineering or directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer license.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is $77628 - $159228. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education relevant experience and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this classification the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit stoop kneel bend and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type handle materials manipulate tools and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation:

• Medical Dental Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energys mission in nuclear energy research science and national defense. With more than 6300 scientists researchers and support staff the laboratory works with national and international governments universities and industry partners to change the worlds energy future and secure our nations critical infrastructure.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the worlds energy future and secure our nations critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see .

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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