National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) Support Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) Support Engineer to work on our Reactor Project Engineering team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our MFC facility with every Friday off.

The NRIC Support Engineer applies engineering principles to assigned nuclear facilities, including structures, systems, components, and experiment infrastructure. This role involves analysis, design, fabrication, installation, configuration management, and operational performance support activities. The engineer will provide oversight, guidance, and stewardship of facility and experiment infrastructure and processes, enabling research, development, and demonstration of nuclear science and technologies.

Responsibilities Include

• Evaluate, design, maintain, modify, install, and test facility systems and process support systems to ensure continued operational readiness.
• Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
• Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any practices that violate safety regulations or laws, or could jeopardize safe operations.
• Develop and write procedures for the modification and/or operation of facilities, equipment, and processes.
• Examine accidents to obtain data for designing preventive measures.
• Direct operating or maintenance activities to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.
• Determine the optimum configuration for experiments and perform analysis to demonstrate compliance with safety limits.
• Develop and maintain configuration management and the technical baseline of multiple systems and component groups.
• Develop and modify loop chemistry requirements and perform core load verification.
• Support facility operations, maintenance personnel, and project personnel to ensure systems and equipment meet operational and research needs.
• Establish experiment insertion and removal documentation, document experiment requirements and operating information, and support design reviews for various experiments and experiment loops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The position closes:4/24/25
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution and 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution and 2 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in mechanical engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution and 9 years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution and 6 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in mechanical engineering or a directly related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution and 4 years of relevant experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

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

Job Information

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($93,204 - $191,076) / Level 4 ($111,888 - $229,284). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• 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

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

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information

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Primary Location

US-ID-Idaho Falls

Job

Engineering

Organization

Materials & Fuels Complex-MFC (Uxxx)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Mar 26, 2025, 10:25:19 AM

Unposting Date

Apr 25, 2025, 12:59:00 AM

RELOCATION

Position Relocation Eligible

TELEWORK

On-Site Worker