Fire Alarm Design Engineering Technologist 3
Los Alamos National Security LLC, Los Alamos, NM, United States
What You Will Do
Are you a talented and driven engineer looking to develop, maintain, and apply a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions? Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a skilled professional to join our Engineering Services (ES) Division as a Fire Alarm Design Engineering Technologist. As a vital member of the Institutional Project Delivery (IPD) team you will contribute to the implementation of the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program at LANL in support of systems, structure and component modifications and new installations, and will support nuclear, accelerator or non-nuclear facilities across 38 square miles of the Laboratory. If you’re eager to support the Laboratory’s scientific and national security mission, this opportunity is for you!
Engineering Technologist Level 3 ($104,100 - $172,200)
This is a senior facilities engineering design position. We are seeking a skilled professional fire alarm designer with leadership and collaboration skills to serve multi-discipline facilities design teams, and advance ES Division’s initiatives. The Laboratory is experiencing a major cultural shift in project delivery. This shift emphasizes stewardship through efficiency and a sense of urgency that best aligns with profit-driven A/E/C industry practices. The successful candidate will possess both technical and leadership skills suited to a growing business enterprise. Typical work activities are creating construction contract documents for digital addressable fire alarm systems, third-party design reviews and design verification for other designers. This person will represent design interests during all phases of project delivery – planning, scoping, design, construction and commissioning.
The position includes the following job duties:
Render subject matter expert-level engineering judgements
Assess existing conditions and work closely with stakeholders to develop scopes of work
Adhere to consensus prevailing codes and standards, and applicable DOE requirements
Produce coordinated construction Contract Documents, and perform quality assurance oversight for others
Provide third‑party reviews of sub‑consultant designs
Provide technical support during construction and commissioning
Mentor junior design personnel
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
Certifications and Software Expertise
Current advanced‑level NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems
Expert ability with AutoCAD software
Design and Engineering Experience
Demonstrated expert design experience in fire alarm systems for commercial and/or industrial facilities
Demonstrated expert application of consensus codes and standards to facilities designs
Demonstrated ability to apply and defend engineering judgement
Operational Effectiveness
Demonstrated ability to function with a sense of urgency and focus on efficiency
Demonstrated advanced‑level experience working with AHJ requirements
Documentation and Communication Skills
Demonstrated expert ability in preparing and interpreting construction documents
Demonstrated ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
Mentorship and Leadership
Demonstrated ability in coaching and mentoring junior personnel
Education/Experience at Engineering Technologist 3
The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science, Math or a related degree from an ABET accredited program and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with A/E/C industry practices
CSI Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) certification
NFPA CFPS Certification
Demonstrated expert experience in a senior design role
Familiarity with AlarmCAD software
Work Location
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position Commitment
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People’s Republic of China — including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau — as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents (“green card” holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid maternity and parental leave
Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 – Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance
Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New‑Employment Drug Test
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new‑employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre‑offer.
Regular Position
Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular‑status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants
Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity
Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
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Are you a talented and driven engineer looking to develop, maintain, and apply a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions? Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a skilled professional to join our Engineering Services (ES) Division as a Fire Alarm Design Engineering Technologist. As a vital member of the Institutional Project Delivery (IPD) team you will contribute to the implementation of the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program at LANL in support of systems, structure and component modifications and new installations, and will support nuclear, accelerator or non-nuclear facilities across 38 square miles of the Laboratory. If you’re eager to support the Laboratory’s scientific and national security mission, this opportunity is for you!
Engineering Technologist Level 3 ($104,100 - $172,200)
This is a senior facilities engineering design position. We are seeking a skilled professional fire alarm designer with leadership and collaboration skills to serve multi-discipline facilities design teams, and advance ES Division’s initiatives. The Laboratory is experiencing a major cultural shift in project delivery. This shift emphasizes stewardship through efficiency and a sense of urgency that best aligns with profit-driven A/E/C industry practices. The successful candidate will possess both technical and leadership skills suited to a growing business enterprise. Typical work activities are creating construction contract documents for digital addressable fire alarm systems, third-party design reviews and design verification for other designers. This person will represent design interests during all phases of project delivery – planning, scoping, design, construction and commissioning.
The position includes the following job duties:
Render subject matter expert-level engineering judgements
Assess existing conditions and work closely with stakeholders to develop scopes of work
Adhere to consensus prevailing codes and standards, and applicable DOE requirements
Produce coordinated construction Contract Documents, and perform quality assurance oversight for others
Provide third‑party reviews of sub‑consultant designs
Provide technical support during construction and commissioning
Mentor junior design personnel
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
Certifications and Software Expertise
Current advanced‑level NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems
Expert ability with AutoCAD software
Design and Engineering Experience
Demonstrated expert design experience in fire alarm systems for commercial and/or industrial facilities
Demonstrated expert application of consensus codes and standards to facilities designs
Demonstrated ability to apply and defend engineering judgement
Operational Effectiveness
Demonstrated ability to function with a sense of urgency and focus on efficiency
Demonstrated advanced‑level experience working with AHJ requirements
Documentation and Communication Skills
Demonstrated expert ability in preparing and interpreting construction documents
Demonstrated ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
Mentorship and Leadership
Demonstrated ability in coaching and mentoring junior personnel
Education/Experience at Engineering Technologist 3
The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science, Math or a related degree from an ABET accredited program and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with A/E/C industry practices
CSI Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) certification
NFPA CFPS Certification
Demonstrated expert experience in a senior design role
Familiarity with AlarmCAD software
Work Location
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position Commitment
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People’s Republic of China — including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau — as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents (“green card” holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid maternity and parental leave
Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 – Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance
Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New‑Employment Drug Test
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new‑employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre‑offer.
Regular Position
Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular‑status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants
Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity
Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
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