NRIC Testbed Support Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is hiring a Testbed Support Engineer to work in our Reactor Project Engineering department supporting the National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC). You will work onsite at our Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) with every Friday off (4x10 schedule)! The NRIC testbeds provide a unique capability to allow testing of first of a kind advanced microreactors. Being partnered with MFC allows demonstrators to leverage additional nuclear fuels research and development expertise along with numerous post-irradiation examination capabilities. Responsibilities include:

• Design tasks to support advance reactor demonstration projects. These tasks will include equipment such as gloveboxes, containers, furnaces and other equipment used in nuclear applications and nuclear fuel processing.
• Work with other engineers to complete support projects that facilitate operation of advanced reactors.
• Apply knowledge, practices, and techniques to develop designs for new or modified systems and specialized equipment through design and implementation phases for reactor support projects in the test bed facilities.
• Collaborate with several NRIC partners to support test bed operations.
• Utilize technical understanding of system design requirements, system performance criteria, physical configuration, operation, testing, and maintenance of assigned systems and components is key.
• Perform System and Project Engineering role for assigned testbed support projects
• Perform Engineer role for project installation
• Perform Design Engineer role for modifications to support assigned projects
• Perform as Engineer for ancillary projects as assigned by engineering manager
• Configuration Management of assigned systems/projects
• Specify equipment maintenance for assigned systems
• Monitor performance of assigned systems
• Failure analysis for assigned systems
• Operations Support for assigned systems
• Utilize ability to design, analyze and evaluate assigned systems
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, nuclear safety, maintenance, and programmatic personnel both verbally and through written products
• Identify and execute engineering work tasks such as design efforts, maintenance activities and operating written instructions
• Plan, organize, and lead engineering work
• Utilize familiarity with digital and systems engineering methods and tools

Qualifications:Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering discipline and 5-8+ years relevant engineering experience, or a master's degree and 3-6+ years relevant experience.
• Applicable degrees include; Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, Electrical, and Instrumentation & Controls engineering, Aerospace. Other degrees may be considered in combination with relevant experience.
• Prior experience in a nuclear power plant or nuclear facility is ideal
• Experience performing system engineering functions within a nuclear facility/environment is helpful.
• Professional Engineering License ideal
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Job Information:

• Salary Grade: PR0300 - 220 ($110,316 - $181,956) / PR0400 - 230 ($124,368 - $211,596)
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• 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.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

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 Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions. Growing INL: An Overview of New Facilities and Capabilities 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 world's energy future and secure our nation's 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 www.sss.gov. 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. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable AccommodationWe 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. Other Information When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration. INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.