Systems Engineer - Facilities

 Systems Engineer - Facilities

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 Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

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Job Summary:

TechSource is seeking a Full-Time System Engineer to support nuclear facility operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The selected candidate will serve as the technical authority for assigned facility systems, maintaining engineering configuration, supporting facility modifications, and ensuring compliance with DOE, NNSA, and LANL engineering requirements. This role works closely with engineering, maintenance, operations, and project teams to ensure the safe, reliable operation of mission-critical nuclear facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the system engineer and technical point of contact for assigned facility systems.
• Maintain system technical baselines, configuration management documentation, and Master Equipment Lists (MELs).
• Support facility modifications through design reviews, engineering evaluations, and change control processes.
• Perform system walkdowns, equipment assessments, and engineering evaluations to monitor system health and performance.
• Develop engineering calculations, technical reports, and system analyses supporting facility operations and maintenance.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance planning and evaluate system performance trends.
• Review engineering work packages, Integrated Work Documents (IWDs), and design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with DOE, NNSA, LANL Conduct of Engineering, Engineering Standards Manual (ESM), ASME, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering, maintenance, and operations organizations to resolve technical issues.
• Senior-level engineers will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and serve as subject matter experts for complex nuclear facility engineering activities.

 Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting engineering, maintenance, or operations within DOE, NNSA, nuclear, industrial, or other highly regulated facilities.
• Knowledge of engineering design, configuration management, and maintenance processes.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting LANL or DOE/NNSA nuclear facilities.
• Knowledge of LANL Conduct of Engineering, Engineering Standards Manual (ESM), Administrative Procedures (APs), and configuration management.
• Experience serving as a Pressure Safety Officer (PSO), Electrical Safety Officer (ESO), or similar engineering role.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Travel: This job will be fully on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $200,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

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Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Salary : $120,000 - $200,000