National Reactor Innovation Center Project Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a National Reactor Innovation Center Project Engineer to work in our National Reactor Innovation Center department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our MFC facility with every Friday off. You will report to a senior manager.

The National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) is looking for candidates for Reactor Project Engineer. Reactor Project Engineers perform the lead engineer role for NRIC reactor experiments. You will apply engineering principles for the assigned reactor experiment through analysis, design, fabrication, installation, configuration management, and operational performance support activities. Reactor Project Engineer will provide oversight, guidance, and stewardship of a reactor experiment being designed by one of INL's reactor developer partners.

Responsibilities Include:

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  Provide engineering guidance to support a reactor developer in bringing a reactor experiment to INL. This includes: design, installation, operations, removal, and disposal of the reactor experiment and associated systems.

  
  
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  Evaluate the design of reactor experiments and process support systems. Ensure the designs meet all requirements and comply with the safety basis.

  
  
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  Support surveillances and audits to ensure that reactor experiments are designed and fabricated following the appropriate quality standards.

  
  
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  Monitor nuclear facility interfaces to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that challenge safety regulations or could impact safe operations.

  
  
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  Support operating or maintenance activities of nuclear facility to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.

  
  
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  Determine optimum configuration for experiments and perform analysis to demonstrate compliance with applicable requirements and safety limits.

  
  
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  Develop, ensure adequacy of, and maintain configuration management and the technical baseline of systems associated with the assigned reactor experiment and the associated operating facility.

  
  
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  Ensure that the INL engineering process is followed.

  
  
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  Coordinate and successfully accomplish INL design reviews for the assigned reactor experiment.

  
  
• This posting closes: 2/26/25

Minimum Requirements:

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  Level 4: Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering or directly related engineering field from an ABET- accredited institution and 9 years of relevant experience; or an ABET accredited Masters and 6 years of relevant experience; or an ABET accredited PhD and 4 years of relevant experience.

  
  
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  Level 5: Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, electrical engineering or directly related engineering field from an ABET- accredited institution and 14 years of relevant experience; or an ABET accredited Masters and 8 years of relevant experience; or an ABET accredited PhD and 6 years of relevant experience.

  
  
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  This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

  
  

The ideal candidate will possess:

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  Advanced degree in mechanical engineering or directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution.

  
  
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  Professional Engineering license.

  
  
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  A wide range of experience from an operating nuclear power plant including: design, system engineering, operations, and testing.

  
  

Job Information:

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  The pay range for this position is: Level 4 ($111,88 - $229,284) / Level 5 ($134,124 - $275,136). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

  
  
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  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.

  
  
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  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.

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Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

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Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

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