We have an opening 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.