Nuclear Procurement Engineer

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$148,920 - $226,668 Annually

$148,920 - $188,880 Annually for the TSS.3 level

$178,770 - $226,668 Annually for the TSS.4 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage.  An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Description

We have multiple openings for a Nuclear Procurement Engineer, responsible for evaluating and procuring equipment, parts, and components to support the ongoing operation, maintenance, and upgrade of nuclear facility structures, systems, and components. The scope of work will also include evaluation and procurement of services for the design, maintenance, and construction of systems and structures which are critical to nuclear safety. This position will report programmatically to the Operations Engineering Lead in the Superblock. This position is in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED) within the Engineering Directorate.

Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. 

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You Will

• Conduct technical tasks and provide advanced level direction in the development of procurement packages that include statements of work, subcontractor submittal requirements, technical and quality assurance requirements, acceptance testing and receipt inspection requirements, security-related requirements and environmental, safety and health requirements.
• Contribute to and oversee activities in the design and constructability review processes and in the interpretation of new and existing designs, design & installation drawings, design & procurement specifications, and applicable codes & standards to develop and issue procurement packages.
• Represent the organization as a procurement engineering representative and partner with members on Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) for multiple LLNL capital projects.
• Develop, review, and issue Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) packages and test plans in accordance with the LLNL CGD Program.
• Conduct on-site audits and remote administrative reviews of suppliers to assess their quality management systems and processes, including verifying the implementation of and consistent adherence to standard requirements and assembly processes, determining and providing necessary process improvements, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring progress on assembly of complex equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.4 level 

• Determine, direct, and support integrated team activities related to procurement engineering to support the overall project requirements, including technical quality, cost, and schedule.
• Utilize independent judgment, discretion, and considerable latitude to negotiate and resolve diverse and highly complex project/program requirements.
• Provide leadership and act as a Procurement Engineering subject matter expert for project teams.
• Serve as the customer interface for all Commercial Grade Dedication activities. 
• Identify, assess, and implement process improvements for achieving increased efficiency and ensuring compliance to quality requirements across the program.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical area or the equivalent combination of education and related technical experience.
• Substantial experience and advanced level knowledge in the implementation of quality assurance requirements with emphasis on design, procurement, control of items, material traceability, records, shipping & handling, test & inspection control, and special processes.
• Substantial experience in procurement engineering and advanced knowledge of engineering principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate standards and administrative practices.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate, effectively interpret, and ensure design documentation meets established requirements.
• Substantial experience, advanced knowledge, and demonstrated skills with QA/QC documentation approaches and practices, including preparing, reviewing, and approving technical documents that support procurement actions, as well as installation instructions, verifications, acceptance, and testing documents. Advanced communication, facilitation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively present, explain, and provide assessments and advice to senior management and external sponsors.

Additional qualifications at the TSS.4 level 

• Knowledge of and experience using Codes and Standards such as: ASME, AWS, UL, NEMA, ASTM material Standards (Materials, chemical analysis methods, welding, leak testing, pressure testing), NRC and DOE Commercial Grade Dedication documents, IEEE 323 and 344).
• Significant experience and demonstrated success in balancing, prioritizing, and managing multiple concurrent tasks to meet project schedule demands and management direction.
• Demonstrated ability, skills, and experience to effectively build consensus and influence senior management, external sponsors, regulators, reviewers, and stakeholders.
• Significant experience with and expert level knowledge of engineering principles and procedures, safety basis design & appropriate standards, and administrative practices as applied to DOE non-reactor nuclear and high hazard facilities with schedule and cost control systems.
• Subject matter expertise in engineering principles, safety basis design & appropriate standards, and administrative practices as applied to DOE high hazard nuclear facilities.
• Expert level knowledge of engineering concepts including single failure criteria, common mode vs. common cause failures, and failure modes and effects analysis.

Qualifications We Desire

• Advanced experience as a procurement engineer/specialist at a DOE facility, commercial Nuclear Power Plant, or Nuclear Construction Projects.
• Advanced knowledge of industry, regulatory or Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to quality assurance and facility safety.
• Experience in performing commercial grade item dedication and environmental equipment qualification to ensure that structures, systems, and components meet both technical and quality requirements.
• Familiarity with welding, non-destructive evaluation, and metallic & non-metallic materials.
• Knowledge of DOE Documented Safety Analysis process and requirements.
• Demonstrated experience implementing DOE Nuclear Safety standards in an ASME NQA-1 environment.
• Advanced knowledge of 10CFR830, DOE 414.1(D), 10CFR50 Appendix B, The DSA, Technical Specifications, Pre/Post installation procedures. 

Additional Information

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

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If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas.  Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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