Description
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Research Engineer to work in our Material Acquisition & Research Engineering department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.
Material Acquisition & Research Engineering department provides engineering support for the Science and Technology Directorates. This includes Experiment Design and Research Engineering support.
Responsibilities Include:
- Use design methodologies, technologies, and processes which are best practice for the technical discipline to develop a design, and to validate that the design meets defined requirements.
- Develop physics-based mathematical models of mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems to support and verify design.
- Maintain familiarity with and technical understanding of codes and standards applicable to the discipline.
- Document the design (controlled and approved models, drawings, specifications, and design descriptions) to establish conformance with design requirements and applicable codes and standards.
- Establish testing, inspection, and quality requirements to ensure technical features important to the design are maintained.
- Oversee or otherwise ensure that fabrication, construction, assembly, and procurement are done following the design.
- Ensure any design modification meets the technical baseline requirements and applicable codes and regulations.
- Recommend and initiate modifications to support programmatic missions and operational goals and lead preparation of design efforts.
- Ensure consistency in operation characteristics among applicable documents such as drawings, technical manuals, operating instructions, emergency operating procedures.
- You will report to the department Manager.
Minimum Requirements:
- Level 3-Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or WELD Engineering or other related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience or Master’s in the same and 2 years of relevant experience. Level 4-Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or WELD Engineering or other related discipline and 9 years of relevant experience, or Master’s in the same and 6 years of relevant experience,.
- Experience with weld procedures. Familiar with INL Weld Program and Process.
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
Job Information:
- The pay range for this position is: Level #3 ($91,008.00 - $186,588.00) / Level #4 ($109,260.00 - $223,908.00). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
- 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.
INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
INL Vision
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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.
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