Stanford University
Stanford University

Pressure System Engineer

Menlo Park, CA, US • Posted 18 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $117,623.00 - 164,965.00 per year
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Skills

  • IT Service Management
  • Document Engineering
  • Stress Analysis
  • Thermal Analysis
  • Manufacturing
  • Process Flow
  • Instrumentation
  • IDS
  • Interfaces
  • Technical Drafting
  • Inspection
  • Testing
  • Estimating
  • Reporting
  • Management
  • Elasticsearch
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Procurement
  • Documentation
  • Systems Design
  • 3D Computer Graphics
  • Solid Modeling
  • Quality Assurance
  • Dependability
  • Positive Attitude
  • Motivation
  • Adaptability
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • HIS
  • SAFE
  • Training
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Energy
  • Design Of Experiments
  • Derivatives
  • Law

Summary

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a Pressure Systems Engineer for the Accelerator Directorate. The mission of the Accelerator Directorate is to ensure efficient and reliable operation of SLAC's accelerator facilities. The successful candidate will be involved in the design, specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new pressure systems and will also provide support to the operation and maintenance of existing systems. This position reports to the department head of Mechanical Engineering and Vacuum Engineering in the Mechanical Engineering and Technical Services (METS) Division of the Accelerator Directorate at SLAC.

Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

Your specific responsibilities include:
  • Provide technical expertise in pressure system design and operation.
  • Ensure all pressure systems and associated structural components are specified, designed, manufactured, tested, and installed according to applicable regulations, standards, and project / SLAC requirements.
  • Perform and document engineering analyses of pressure systems and associated structural components (stress analysis, thermal analysis, pressure drop / line sizing, relief valve sizing, etc).
  • Manage small pressure system / structural projects from conception through design, manufacturing, construction, field installation, and commissioning.
  • Support development and updates of system Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Lead the development of pressure system general arrangements and 3D models.
  • Coordinate integration of pressure systems with all interested parties and interfaces (Infrastructure, Controls, etc).
  • Manage pressure system vendors (including their technical design, schedule, quality, etc).
  • Specify and manage inspection, testing, and maintenance of new and existing pressure systems.
  • Prepare cost estimates and schedules to support planning and reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate technical activities across multiple disciplines, oversee the work of others, and provide guidance to technical staff during design, construction, field installation, and commissioning.
  • Proactively comply with all SLAC environmental, safety, and health (ES&H) requirements.
Note: This is a 12-month fixed term position with the possibility of extension or converting to regular-continuing status.

To be successful in this position you will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field plus at least two years of directly applicable, progressively responsible work experience in the following described areas:
  • Ability to work productively with other engineers, designers, technicians, fabricators, and procurement personnel within and outside of the department.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Meticulous recording and documentation skills.
In addition, preferred requirements include:
  • Experience in cryogenic pressure system design and operation.
  • Experience in designing pressure systems and associated supports for seismic loads.
  • Experience in 3D solid modeling.
  • Experience in the coordination of technical activities during the construction phase of a project.
  • Experience applying reliability and/or quality assurance best practices.
SLAC employee competencies:
  • Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
  • Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
  • Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
  • Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
  • Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
  • Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages
  • Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve.
Physical requirements and Working conditions:
  • Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Work standards:
  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
  • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety, and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1 General Policy and Responsibilities:
  • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,
  • As a national laboratory, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
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  • Classification Title: Staff Engineer 2
  • Grade: K, Job code: 0132
  • Duration: Fixed term
The expected pay range for this position is $117,623 to $164,965 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At SLAC/Stanford, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: RTX169eef
  • Position Id: d0cac9f295144f219f441df4f1f0dab6
  • Posted 18 hours ago
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