Nuclear Facility Industrial Controls Cognizant Systems Engineer

Advanced level knowledge of instrumentation, detection, or alarm engineering standards and practices.

Experience with and advanced level knowledge and skills in the design, modification, and evaluation of electrical power systems for buildings and facilities.

Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency and experience in developing or reviewing calculations, specifications, drawings, and sketches; determining design criteria for modifications, renovations, and upgrades on small projects and on occasional larger projects.

Subject matter expertise and significant experience in instrumentation, detector, or alarm systems for buildings and facilities and industry code compliance, including Department of Energy requirements for nuclear facilities.

Experience scoping, designing, installing, and maintaining a Distributed Control System (DCS) and experience preparing project estimates.

Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Creo).

#LI-Hybrid

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!

Flexible

Nuclear Facility Industrial Controls Cognizant Systems Engineer

to provide engineering expertise to ensure continued operational readiness of DOE Hazard Category 2 and 3 nuclear facility building structures by: maintaining overall cognizance of the integrity of Hazard Category 2 and 3 assigned systems; providing system engineering support for Operations and Maintenance activities, such as facility modifications and equipment installations; and, technical support of line management safety responsibilities. You will often be involved in significant research and development (R&D) projects, applying your expertise and creating innovative solutions.

This position will report programmatically to the Superblock and administratively to the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED), within the Engineering Directorate.

Monitor the integrity and configuration of instrumentation, detection and alarm systems to anticipate the need for maintenance, repair, or replacement of components due to aging and degradation.

Prepare system logs, surveillance reports, and detailed assessment reports and brief facility management on the results.

Identify, monitor, and provide recommendations for the timely procurement and assurance of adequate inventory of spare parts and materials.

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.