Does a career focused on changing the world’s energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you’re looking for!
Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL) MFC Projects group is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a career as a Project Manager.
Our team works a hybrid 4×10 schedule located at our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off!
Responsibilities Include:
The Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking project managers reporting to the MFC Project Division Director. If you want to be part of enabling nuclear energy research and development, including deployment of next generation nuclear reactors then this position is for you.
INL is recognized as the lead national laboratory for the United States Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy, providing much of the nuclear research, development, and demonstration capability needed to move nuclear innovation forward to deployment. MFC hosts a unique combination of personnel, facilities, and infrastructure that enables research and development (R&D) of nuclear materials and fuels from design, development and fabrication, and post-irradiation analysis. In coordination with the National Reactor Innovation Center, MFC also plays a pivotal role in demonstrating new, advanced nuclear technology concepts. MFC’s diverse set of nuclear and non-nuclear facilities, coupled with the wide range of research and development activities conducted at MFC, requires close integration between project management, engineering, nuclear safety, and operations to ensure projects are driven in accordance with programmatic, technical, and regulatory requirements.
MFC Project Managers implement MFC’s management fundamentals (planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and assessing/improving) and establish and reinforce nuclear safety culture principles in execution of projects. Project managers are responsible for managing projects of all sizes ranging from small, task-oriented scope to medium sized construction or fabrication contracts, to nuclear facility instrument and equipment upgrades, to large general plant and line-item capital construction projects. Projects can include traditional construction projects, scientific equipment design and fabrication or modification, nuclear fuels’ research, development, and deployment, operations-based scope, waste management scope, utility and infrastructure repairs or installation, advanced reactor demonstrations, recapitalization of existing infrastructure, line-item capital construction projects establishing new capabilities, and everything in between. Project Managers are responsible for managing and administering a wide variety of projects from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, execution, start-up, turnover, and operations, as applicable.
Key functions of the role are:
- Provide leadership, integration, and strategic direction for assigned projects by communicating and integrating project activities with operations, engineering, safeguards and security, nuclear safety, construction management and other project support personnel
- Responsible for employing technical comprehension of engineering, procurement, industry, and nuclear processes including their interfaces and interdependencies
- Responsible for understanding specific requirements and related nuances for execution of scope within and around nuclear and radiological settings; actively engage and make decisions that could impact MFC’s nuclear facility operating posture
- Responsible for identifying issues/concerns that could impede delivery of products and services and working closely with performing organizations to mitigate potential risks and to appropriately respond to challenges encountered during execution of work scope
- Utilizes project management techniques and processes to assure technical, schedule, and budget baselines are established for assigned project; monitor progress to assure schedules are met and work is performed within budget
- Manages work activities in compliance with INL policies and procedures, DOE Orders, and Federal, State, and Local regulations (where applicable), and Work for Other’s (WFO)/Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA)
- Resolves problems and coordinate operational requirements
- Supports execution of assigned project portfolio of $3 – $10M
- Supports other project managers in execution of strategic projects
- Engages strategically within MFC and INL to develop teams for the successful execution of assigned projects
- Provides regular project reporting in a variety of settings up to and including MFC and INL Management and DOE-ID
Minimum Requirements:
- BS and 2-5 years relevant experience or Advanced Degree and 1-3 years relevant experience
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “Q” clearance, which requires US Citizenship
Preferred Requirements:
- BS in technical/engineering discipline and 5-8 years relevant experience or Advanced Degree and 3-5 years relevant experience
- Relevant experience includes nuclear and commercial/industry program and project management experience
Job Information:
- Salary Grade 190 ($70,680 – $116,616)/210 ($93,492 – $154,212)
- Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
- TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
- Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
INL Overview:
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 men born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide EEO 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. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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:
When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.
Benefits & Salary:
We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview