Job Description:
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This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days including the posting date. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
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Are you passionate about the work you do and want to join a multi-disciplinary team of expert scientists and engineers?
We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Computational Modeling and Geoscience Engineer with expertise in the areas of uncertainty quantification/risk assessment systems engineering multiphase flow and transport in porous media or environmental engineering. Work will focus on the development and maintenance of computational models and tools for analyzing the long-term containment performance of geologic nuclear waste disposal systems.
On any given day you may be called on to:
- Be continually challenged as part of a hardworking and dedicated team with a mission to demonstrate the safe disposal of nuclear waste through performance assessment.
- Perform scientific investigations into physical processes related to the geosciences including brine and gas flows in porous media radionuclide transport through geologic layers gas generation due to material degradation and the sensitivity of calculated compliance results to changes in these processes.
- Perform probabilistic simulations of the subsurface repository and surrounding environment. Develop process model simulation tools extending the flexibility of current codes.
- Write requirements for test validate and document codes in accordance with NQA-1 and our DOE-specific QA requirements. Adapt and apply current software QA standard methodologies and frameworks to streamline the overall QA process while fulfilling NQA-1 requirements.
- Author reports detailing the impact of proposed changes on long-term waste containment and regulatory compliance. Communicate insights and options to the DOE customer and the EPA federal regulator in a concise way that enables action.
- Champion the mission through development of technical publications and presentations that highlight your work both nationally and internationally.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field (Chemical/Mechanical/Nuclear/Petroleum Engineering Computer Science Systems Engineering Applied Mathematics Statistics or relevant field) plus at least 5 years of related experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience developing numerical software in at least one of the following: Python FORTRAN C/C++
- Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance
You must reside in or have the ability to reside in Carlsbad New Mexico.
Desired:
- Experience with HPC Linux environments
- Experience applying uncertainty quantification/risk assessment to engineering problems
- Experience designing and performing simulation-based studies to answer specific questions
- Experience applying systems engineering methods to ensure software QA
- Experience performing engineering analyses and software development following regulated QA guidelines and requirements
- Domain knowledge in probability computer science geosciences or nuclear chemistry
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proven problem solving skills
Department Description:
The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant located outside of Carlsbad New Mexico is the nations only licensed and operating deep geologic repository for the disposal of transuranic nuclear waste. The WIPP Performance Assessment and Decision Analysis Department (8881) at Sandias Carlsbad remote site designs implements analyzes documents and defends calculations (1) used to assess the compliance of WIPPs long-term waste containment performance with federal regulations and (2) used to assess the impact of DOE proposed/planned changes to WIPPs design on its compliance. The group is also engaged in modernizing the simulation codes and run control system to allow for more general repository designs and assumptions.
About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nations premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs: Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security peace and freedom worldwide Extraordinary co-workers Some of the best tools equipment and research facilities in the world Career advancement and enrichment opportunities Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks part-time work and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home) Generous vacations strong medical and other benefits competitive 401k learning opportunities relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance:
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references credit law enforcement records and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e. of the U.S. and another country) your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use falsification of information criminal activity serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
Job ID: 679476
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