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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Nuclear Facilities Engineer to serve as a Cognizant Mechanical System Engineer (CSE) supporting vital safety systems at a weapons engineering/tritium facility in the White Rock, NM area. As the CSE you will be the technical owner and subject-matter expert for assigned systems and components, driving safe, code-compliant operations, configuration control, and system improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Control and maintain the technical baseline and master equipment list (MEL) for assigned systems
• Evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade facility support equipment
• Review and concur on design modification deliverables (drawings, specifications, calculations, TIPs, SSIs)
• Support configuration management, system health reporting, and preventative maintenance planning
• Perform regular facility system walkdowns and produce System Health Reports
• Coordinate across disciplines (mechanical, structural, electrical, operations) to ensure safe, code-compliant solutions
• Apply engineering judgment to scope, plan, and execute both internal and externally contracted design projects
• Follow Conduct of Engineering and applicable DOE/NNSA, federal, and industry codes and standards

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Role Levels & Salary Ranges

This posting may be filled at one of two levels depending on experience:

• Nuclear Facilities Engineer Level 1 — Salary range: $96,600 – $158,000 per year

  • Qualify as a Cognizant System Engineer (CSE)
  • Implement system-level configuration management and technical support to operations and maintenance
  • Review high-level design deliverables and ensure code compliance

• Nuclear Facilities Engineer Level 2 — Salary range: $106,400 – $176,000 per year

  • All Level 1 duties plus:
  • Mentor and train junior staff
  • Define technical procurement requirements for nuclear-quality goods/services
  • Lead implementation for design, installation, commissioning, or operation of facility systems
  • Often self-initiated assignments with increased autonomy

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related discipline) required.
  • Level 1: Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience (DOE 426.2 entry requirements apply).
  • Level 2: Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience; PE registration highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience with facility modifications, developing engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, test & inspection plans (TIPs), and statements of special inspections (SSIs)
• Knowledge of nuclear facility engineering principles, codes, and standards applicable to DOE/NNSA environments
• Familiarity with configuration management, master equipment lists (MEL), and engineering change control
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders

Desired / Level 2 additions:

• Broad and/or unique knowledge of nuclear facility systems, engineering tools, work planning and control, maintenance techniques, and construction methodologies
• Facility operations or engineering experience within nuclear or accelerator facilities
• Understanding of DOE and site-specific engineering standards and conduct of engineering practices
• EIT (Engineer in Training) or PE registration is highly desirable

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Location, Work Conditions & Requirements

• Work location: Onsite in White Rock, NM (work location at the discretion of management)
• This is a full-time, onsite role. Position commitment: 1 year of continuous service is typically required.
• Selected candidates will be subject to federal background investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified matter.
  • This position requires eligibility for a Q clearance; in most cases U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Q clearance.
• New-employee drug test required. Marijuana remains illegal under federal law; a positive test can lead to termination even where state law permits use.
• Due to federal restrictions related to national security facilities, certain foreign nationals (per existing law and policy) may be ineligible for access to work locations supporting national security missions.

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Benefits

Confidential Client provides a competitive benefits package, examples include:

• Medical (PPO or High Deductible) plus dental and vision
• Basic life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance and professional learning opportunities
• Flexible time off (PTO and holidays)
• Wellness programs and onsite facilities (where available)
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates living beyond local radius

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Additional Details & Compliance

• Employment is contingent on successful completion of required clearances, background checks, and drug testing consistent with DOE/NNSA directives (e.g., DOE Order 426.2 and related requirements).
• Confidential Client follows all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities—contact the hiring team to request accommodations during the application or interview process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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