Facility System Engineer - Senior Engineer (Mechanical Engineer)

Location: On-site at the Nevada National Security Site in Mercury, Nevada, United States. The regular schedule is 4/10s, Monday through Thursday, subject to change. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Annual salary: $101,524.80–$152,297.60.

Company

Mission Support and Test Services manages and operates the hirify.global for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration and supports high-hazard nuclear security experimentation facilities.

What you will do

• Lead engineering support for the design, construction, turnover, commissioning, and readiness of two new PULSE testbeds.
• Develop system design descriptions, functional classification documents, maintenance requirements, operating procedures, acceptance test plans, and turnover documentation.
• Provide system engineering, cognizant system engineering, design authority, and operational readiness support for assigned facility systems.
• Validate physical system configurations, maintain configuration management documents, and serve as the subject matter expert for assigned systems.
• Conduct or oversee in-service inspections and technical surveillance requirements, assess system health, and report status to management.
• Lead designs, technical analyses, procurement specifications, vendor coordination, safety reviews, acceptance testing, and work-team activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program for civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, including related fields such as nuclear or aerospace engineering; alternatively, a calculus-based STEM bachelor’s degree in engineering or a Professional Engineer license.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience; skill-building experience must demonstrate deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge, and graduate research experience may be recognized.
• Ability to qualify as a System Engineer, Cognizant System Engineer under DOE Order 420.1C, Design Authority, Unreviewed Safety Question preparer, and developer and processor of Commercial Grade Dedications.
• Knowledge of hoists such as bridge cranes, refuge stations, fire protection systems, mechanical systems including chilled water or compressed air, electrical systems, instrumentation and control, and electromechanical components.
• Ability to learn and innovate, follow instructions and procedures, work independently with minimal supervision, and maintain safe work habits.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, with broad technical interests and education.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and technical documents.
• Valid driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, including required federal background investigation, drug screening, and possible counterintelligence evaluation or polygraph.
• Ability to pass a pre-placement physical examination and comply with random drug testing and substance-abuse policies.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Pension plan, 401(k), paid time off, and 96 hours of paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance for employees located more than 75 miles from the work location.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Work supporting national nuclear security missions in collaboration with national laboratories and technical partners.

Hiring process

• Pre-employment drug testing and background review covering references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment and education verification.
• Selected candidates undergo a federal security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.