Staff Engineer FRIB/NSCL-Continuing
Michigan State University

Job Info

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Job no: 877010
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: Facility For Rare Isotope Beams
Department: Facility For Rare Isotope Beams 10049299
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Engineers/Architects, Research/Scientific, Continuing System Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Working/Functional Title

FRIB Nuclear Engineering Lead

Position Summary

Michigan State University operates FRIB as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics.

As one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities, FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. FRIB hosts what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, enabling scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry.

User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. MSU's nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report.

This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.

Major Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert and system owner to lead, maintain, and assure configuration management of the non-conventional utility systems (hydronic and HVAC in high radiation areas) that support the FRIB research mission
• Leads conceptualization and guides design development for air and water systems in high radiation areas utilizing external engineering resources.
• Assures designs fully and appropriately consider the impact of adjacent systems and the potential for leaks, contamination, and collection
• Assures implementation of approved design plans and as-built validation and commissioning
• As system owner, provides day-to-day stewardship that ensures configuration control, operability, and reliability of these non-conventional utility systems.
• Assures that ALARA principles are integrated into the design of systems to control and limit radiation risks in air and water utilities

Supports the development of policy, programs, and procedures that codify the design and use of utility systems in high radiation environments

Ensure designs and operational envelopes align with FRIB's mission, regulatory framework, and U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC) expectations.

Integrates interfaces and adjacencies with teams that design and fabricate physics research instrumentation and accelerator equipment to ensure activated water and air systems are properly configured

Monitors testing, operation, and maintenance of these systems to ensure operational availability and continued planned performance

Participate in several projects simultaneously and is accountable for maintaining schedules to meet project requirements

Leads and direct the work of others within the group as well as support personnel

Interfaces with FRIB Radiation Safety Committee and FRIB Radiation Safety Officer to ensure alignment with the laboratory radiation safety program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Bachelors -Nuclear Engineering

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field
• Advanced training or degree in Systems Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of progressively more responsible experience in systems engineering; operation and operations management of complex facilities involving high radiation environments
• Experience in organizations subject to regulation by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in organizations subject to external regulatory compliance, safety, or quality framework

Required Application Materials

• CV
• Cover letter
• Contact information from three references

Special Instructions

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Sarah Powell (powells@frib.msu.edu)

Review of Applications Begins On

06/28/2023

Website

www.frib.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Jun 23, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 23, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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