Nuclear/Mechanical Engineer

Minimum Requirements: 

• Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear/Mechanical Engineering from an ABET -accredited institution with 5 years relevant experience with thermal energy systems, or Master of Science Nuclear/Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with 2 years relevant experience with thermal energy systems or a PhD in Nuclear/Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with 2 years relevant experience with thermal energy systems.

The Ideal Candidate will have experience in the following:

• Experience in thermal-hydraulic experiments, from experiment design to data-analytics.
• Experience with verification and validation methods of Thermal Hydraulic test facilities and system codes.
• Extensive experience in experiment design, data acquisition and processing, and analytics.
• High temperature experimental work.
• Ability to design, build, and run physical experiments.
• Understanding of heat pipes, how they operate, and their role in reactor development including microreactor applications and working with heat pipes experimentally and be able to analyze the data using MOOSE based tools.
• Experience designing and building experimental test beds to support deployment of advanced energy systems.
• Experience with code development and validation of code for modeling purposes to aid Sockeye development.
• Knowledge of the primary phenomenological areas of reactors: two-phase thermal fluid flow, heat transfer in solids, neutron kinetics, and structural mechanics.
• Experience with procurements.
• Experience with analysis and report writing.

Job Information: 

• The pay range for this position is $93,204/year min - $191,076/year max. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials. 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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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