BAS Controls Design Engineer 1/2 - Military Veterans

Job Title BAS Controls Design Engineer 1/2
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name ES-DO/Engineering Services Division Office
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Maximum Salary

What You Will Do

Are you a talented and driven engineer looking to develop, maintain, and apply a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions? Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a skilled professional to join our Engineering Services (ES) Division as a BAS Controls Design Engineer. As a vital member of the ES-DO team you will contribute to the implementation of the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program at LANL in support of systems, structure and component modifications and new installations, and will support nuclear, accelerator or non-nuclear facilities across 38 square miles of the Laboratory. If you're eager to support the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission, this opportunity is for you!

Note: This position will be filled at either the Engineer 1/Engineer 2 level depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

BAS Controls Design Engineer Level 1 ($92,300 - $151,000)

This position requires a skilled professional who can apply engineering principles and concepts to solve facilities systems and operations challenges. As part of the ES team, you will modify and design Building Automation Systems (BAS) including the specification and sizing of controllers, networking of electromechanical devices sensors and computer hardware, development of graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems, utilization of CAD to develop BAS drawings, and programming of control algorithms. You will serve multiple design teams responsible for improving LANL's facilities and infrastructure to serve the needs of a growing and changing Laboratory.

The Level 1 position includes the following job duties:

• Learn about building automation systems design and operation
• Learn how to interact and function as a design team member
• Develop engineering judgement
• Learn how to navigate and implement prevailing industry codes and standards
• Promote energy conservation through sound application of HVAC technologies and buildings systems control
• Produce construction Contract Documents for BAS work
• Adhere to LANL's Conduct of Engineering, prevailing codes and standards

BAS Controls Design Engineer Level 2 ($101,700 - $168,200)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the level 2 position includes the following job duties:

• Learn to be a mentor for junior design personnel
• Learn to represent the design team to project stakeholders
• Facilitate technical growth of the BAS controls design team

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Ability to prepare calculations, apply engineering methods, and apply technology aided engineering tools to facility and operations-based engineering challenges
• Ability to support timely and collaborative construction execution, including reviewing of submittals, requests for information (RFIs), design changes, non-conformance issues, validation of commissioning documentation and production of accurate as-built documents
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles, codes, and standards

Additional Job Requirements for BAS Controls Design Engineer Level 2:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic engineering principles, codes, and standards
• Demonstrated design experience in commercial and/or government sectors
• Demonstrated experience in the development of engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, test and inspection plans (TIPs), and statements of special inspection (SSIs)
• Demonstrated experience in the scoping of complex projects to produce an estimate of engineering costs for both design and construction activities
• Working experience in creation of control sequences for buildings systems, developing control schematics, wiring diagrams, programs, and graphics, testing of programming and interfaces prior to deployment, functional testing (commissioning) of building systems, and technical support during installation process

Education/Experience for BAS Controls Design Engineer 1:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 2 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.




Education/Experience for BAS Controls Design Engineer 2:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current certification as an EIT (any US State)
• Design experience in nuclear, accelerator or industrial facility operations.
• Master's degree in engineering
• Experienced in producing designs utilizing AutoCAD and/or Revit tools and work processes
• Knowledge of DOE, LANL Engineering Standards, and Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures
• Experience with BAS Software, associated engineering tools, graphic software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.), and Microsoft Visio
• Experience with Automated Logic and Phoenix software, including WebCtrl, SiteBuilder, ViewBuilder, LogicBuilder, InterOp 3.02, Alert, Draw, EDB, Eikon, Supervision, and Accel Works

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• 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)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular Position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2.

Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
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