General Engineer/Physical Scientist

This position is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Los Alamos Field Office. A successful candidate in this position will serve as a General Engineer/Physical Scientist to provide technical expertise in the area of safety basis for nuclear and accelerators facilities.

As a General Engineer/Physical Scientist you will: Perform reviews of Safety Basis Documents in accordance with 10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management. Perform reviews of Safety Basis Documents for Accelerator Facilities in accordance with DOE O 420.2C, Safety of Accelerator Facilities. Ensure contractor management control systems and procedures adhere to NNSA/DOE requirements, policies and practices, and contractual obligations. Ensure that activities are performed within approved safe operating envelopes and in compliance with applicable orders, laws, and regulations. Serve as an interface between NNSA/DOE management, local and Headquarters, and the contractor, and maintains cognizance of operational activities, both technical and administrative, in providing technical and policy guidance and interpretation.

Exercise considerable leadership skills in representing the agency in meetings, conferences, and special working groups with M&O contractor executives and subject matter experts, State and Federal regulators (e.g. EPA, NRC, National Academy of Science), and oversight entities (e.g. Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board).