Mechanical Engineer 1

Company Profile:

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $1.6 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.

N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.

N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.

Position Location:

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com’s Best Small Towns in America. For two years in a row, Los Alamos County has ranked as the healthiest county in the nation according to a U.S. News report. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos’ presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that’s a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

Position Summary:

The Engineering organization has openings for a variety of engineering disciplines to support facility operations, maintenance, and new facility projects through design, construction, and commissioning. This position is for an early career Mechanical Engineer that will be part of a multi-discipline engineering organization providing engineering services in full compliance with N3B Engineering Standards, Procedures, and relevant codes and standards. The position will support engineering design, fabrication, construction, inspections, and acceptance for N3B facilities, systems, and components. Experience in engineering aspects for design and maintenance of the following types of systems are preferred, but not required:

• Control systems
• Pressurized fluid systems
• Nuclear ventilation systems
• Mobile Equipment
• Well Drilling
• Code Welding

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Mechanical Engineer will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner; will maintaining required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to operations, maintenance, and project management organizations.
• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of limited scope and complexity.
• Contribute to completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
• Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, organizations, and customers in completion of assigned tasks.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations for design packages.
• Develop maintenance requirements for systems and equipment.
• Assess compliance of existing systems and identify corrective actions.
• Establish quality assurance requirements for material procurements.
• Perform field walk downs of existing structures and systems to develop accurate as-built documentation.
• Implement the N3B Conduct of Engineering Program
• Utilize strong ethics and conduct of operations principles to ensure fully compliant engineering deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

Level 1:

• Basic understanding of the use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Basic understanding of engineered systems and component maintenance requirements
• Knowledge of fundamental principles, concepts and techniques in engineering.
• Skill and ability to perform assigned engineering tasks under general supervision and guidance.
• Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with project stakeholders and other customers.

Level 2:

• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Moderate understanding of engineered systems and component maintenance requirements
• Understanding in the application of national codes and standards such as ASME, ANSI, ASHRAE, AWS, ISA, DOE O 420.1C, etc.
• Knowledge of fundamental principles, concepts and techniques in engineering.
• Skill and ability to perform assigned engineering tasks under general supervision and guidance.
• Ability to organize own work independently in order to meet established objectives.
• Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with project stakeholders and other customers.

Education and Experience Required:

Level 1: Bachelors' of Science degree in Mechanical or other engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university.

Level 2: Bachelors' of Science degree in Mechanical or other engineering discipline from an ABET university. A two (2) years of experience as a mechanical engineer. At least 1 year of nuclear experience preferred, but not required.

Benefits and Salary:

N3B offers all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, and more. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Business Associations:

Level 1: Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other professionals in the section or group.

Level 2: Primarily internal company contacts, infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.

Impact:

Level 1: Contributes to completion of routine technical tasks. Failure to achieve results can normally be overcome without serious effect on schedules and programs.

Level 2: Contributes to completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in program schedules and may result in allocation of additional resources.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Normally assigned to perform work in an office environment. Will perform field walkdowns of facilities and systems. Site work may involve exposure to typical industrial hazards and controlled radiological environments. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline.

Safety, Security, and Quality

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Mechanical Engineer will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

Diversity & Inclusiveness

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.