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Project Engineer- Cooling Tower/Water System (Engineer 2/3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, USA
Full-time
Mid Level
Onsite
USD 106400-195400 yearly
Discovered 1 months ago
Full Job Posting
- Advise on HVAC, plumbing buildings systems, cooling and heating water systems and infrastructure systems.
- Interpret water analysis to provide water treatment recommendations.
- Design/Analysis/Reporting.
- Present sustainable design measures, e.g. ASHRAE 90.1, LEED, and LANL HPSB.
- Assist project engineering with writing Requirements and Criteria Documents.
- Support the MSS department in the review, revision and development of maintenance related documents such as Operations and Maintenance documentation (O&M) and Preventive Maintenance Instructions (PMI).
- Review Engineering Evaluations of existing equipment and systems for performance, safety, and deficiencies.
- Coordinate with EPC, IH, Health and Safety, Fire Protection and other to accomplish project goals.
- Demonstrate the capacity to work with different vendors, contractors, and facility operations and maintenance groups to accomplish objective goals.
- Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, the Project Engineer, and the customer during all stages of planning, design and construction.
- Advise as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on HVAC, plumbing buildings systems, cooling and heating water systems and infrastructure systems.
- Establish design criteria for buildings and Infrastructure HVAC and plumbing systems.
- Design, evaluate, and upgrade facility HVAC and plumbing systems.
- Manage and interpret water analysis to provide water treatment recommendations.
- Apply and enforce sustainable design measures, e.g. ASHRAE 90.1, LEED, and LANL HPSB.
- Prepare and interpret life cycle cost analyses.
- Provide technical reviews of buildings and infrastructure systems designs from LANL and outside A/E firms.
- Assist project engineering with writing Requirements and Criteria Documents.
- Perform code searches, and apply DOE Orders, appropriate codes, standards and guidelines.
- Prepare technical reports and studies.
- Collect the requirements for the system, process, and components design or analysis task, and then prepare design concepts that meet the requirements.
- Develop design details, design or analysis calculations, specifications, pressure safety documentation, P&IDs, etc. that incorporate the applicable design and national code requirements, including nuclear safety requirements, as applicable.
- Communicate and push for needed projects or efforts by providing cost comparisons, data interpretation, high level schedules or other relevant documentation.
- Support the MSS department in the review, revision and development of maintenance related documents such as Operations and Maintenance documentation (O&M), Preventive Maintenance Instructions (PMI) and other.
- Support the associated safety analyses and hazards evaluations.
- Perform Engineering Evaluations of existing equipment and systems for performance, safety, and deficiencies.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of industry codes and standards, e.g. ASME, ASTM, UMC, UPC Codes and Standards.
- Coordinate with EPC, IH, Health and Safety, Fire Protection and other groups to accomplish project goals.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to early career mechanical engineers.
- Demonstrate the capacity to work with different vendors, contractors, and facility operations and maintenance groups to accomplish objective goals.
- Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, the Project Engineer, and the customer during all stages of planning, design and construction.
- Experience with buildings and infrastructure including mechanical and plumbing systems; engineering work planning and design coordination; using ASME B31 family of codes (PSO Areas A certification encouraged); using Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing codes; facilities (HVAC) design experience; nuclear related HVAC design experience.
- Experience conducting independent work requiring judgment in the application of engineering techniques, with projects in scoping, design, construction, change management, and engagement with field personnel or a combination of experience in; reviewing design drawings for project development e.g. P&ID, PFD, mechanical, instrumentation and other; requesting and reviewing equipment quotes related to water analysis and water treatment; coordinating with EPC, Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection, and other departments to accomplish project goals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of International Building Code, and International Existing Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code; DOE standards applicable to non-reactor facility design, operation, and maintenance; experience managing system evaluation and data interpretation (water analysis) to provide water treatment recommendations; experience supporting maintenance and construction activities to ensure the project success; ability to articulate concepts through various oral and written communication media, using a diverse range of technical and business acumen; ability to apply critical thinking in complex problem solving, present options, and make recommendations.
- Working knowledge of mechanical software, analysis tools (e.g. Matlab, Mathcad, Fathom), and proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office software suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Experience in HVAC design.
- Experience in nuclear related HVAC design experience.
- Demonstrated/recognized expertise in HVAC and/or thermal and fluid systems.
- Demonstrate expertise with finite element analysis software to solve engineering challenges.
- Familiarity of LANL Conduct of Engineering (COE), LANL Quality policies and procedures.
- Mechanical professional engineering license (through NCEES for any U.S. state or territory).
- Basic Microsoft Office software Access and Visio or Primavera P6 software.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing the requirements of the position along with their resume.
- Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
About Los Alamos National Laboratory
Scientific Research & Development17925 employeesFounded 1943
Multidisciplinary research institution advancing science for national security.
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