What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Experiment Design Engineer position at Idaho National Laboratory?
Job Description
Essential Job Functions:
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.
Working Conditions
Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office and laboratory setting with appropriate climate controls and field work subjected to variable weather. The noise level is generally moderate. Periodic travel required in normal course of job performance. Position may include exposure to mechanical, electrical, pressure, temperature, and other potential hazards. Necessary safety equipment may be required including personal protective equipment (PPE) when required. Periodic safety training is necessary. Position may occasionally be required to work special shifts or weekends in support of programs. Position works more than 8 hours, irregular hours, and may work alone.
About Us
Benefits and Relocation
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 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's 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 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.
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.
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.
Essential Job Functions:
- Decompose project goals into defined and controlled design requirements.
- Use best practices in design methodologies to develop and validate designs.
- Develop physics-based mathematical models of mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems.
- Maintain familiarity with codes and standards applicable to the discipline.
- Document designs to establish conformance with requirements and standards.
- Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements.
- Ensure fabrication, construction, assembly, and procurement align with design specifications.
- Develop and maintain systems/equipment, perform calculations, and evaluate design specifications.
- Provide solutions to technical problems and recommendations for production improvements.
- Monitor and evaluate plant systems, recommend maintenance and repair standards, and identify vendor data and spare parts.
- Support and lead new project development, including proposals and business plans.
- Ensure design modifications meet technical baseline requirements and applicable codes.
- Maintain configuration management of the technical baseline and assigned systems.
- Ensure consistency in operational characteristics across documentation.
- Mentor and train junior engineering staff.
- Develop experiment requirements, perform designs, and support fabrication, inspection, assembly, and testing.
- Lead the design and development of experimental setups and support post-irradiation examination (PIE) of irradiated test fuel.
- Serve as design engineer for fueled test train fabrication tasks.
- Develop project-specific documentation and check drawings.
- EX3: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Physics and 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree (MS/PhD) of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Physics and 2 years of relevant experience.
- EX4: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Physics and 9 years of relevant experience, or a Masters of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Physics and 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Physics and 4 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "L" security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Mechanical design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Inventor, Creo, Solidworks).
- Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Experiment Design Engineer to work on our Applied Engineering team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our REC facility with every other Friday off.
- The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($95,256 - $195,288) / Level 4 ($114,360 - $234,336). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Working Conditions
Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office and laboratory setting with appropriate climate controls and field work subjected to variable weather. The noise level is generally moderate. Periodic travel required in normal course of job performance. Position may include exposure to mechanical, electrical, pressure, temperature, and other potential hazards. Necessary safety equipment may be required including personal protective equipment (PPE) when required. Periodic safety training is necessary. Position may occasionally be required to work special shifts or weekends in support of programs. Position works more than 8 hours, irregular hours, and may work alone.
About Us
Benefits and Relocation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
- Comprehensive Relocation Package
- Benefit eligibility subject to 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 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's 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 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.
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.
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.
Salary : $95,256 - $195,288