Current Opportunities
Current Opportunities
Job Title: Network Engineer
Work Location: Hybrid
Job description:
We are looking for a Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support our growing hardware and software network infrastructure. You will be an integral part of PPPLs IT team that is responsible for support of the PPPL network infrastructure and updates to devices that provide wired and wireless connectivity. The PPPL Network Engineer is responsible for installation and maintenance of communication networks within the organization. Duties will include support for wired and wireless networks, support of network requirements for PPPL experiments, and virtual private networks (VPNs).
Core duties:
The Network Engineer is responsible for all IT networks that allow PPPL to communicate both internally and externally.
Your primary duties will include supporting upgrades of existing network architecture, maintenance of computer networks, hardware, software, and other related systems, facilitating remote user access to system resources.
Support of PPPL experimental requirements, ensuring timely delivery of critical data, and replacing faulty network hardware components when necessary.
The Network Engineer will be expected to install new systems to improve the company’s communication infrastructure while maintaining the upkeep of existing networks.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree in a computer related field, such as programming, computer science, engineering, or other related degree.
Equivalent training and work experience may also be taken into consideration.
Must have demonstrable, hands-on prior network engineering experience in the field, either working with IT systems or in network administration.
Job Title: Cognizant Engineer – NSTX-U Recovery Project
Work Location: Hours per week 40 Hrs / Wk Work Location Onsite
Job description:
The Cognizant Engineer (COG) for assigned NSTX-U modifications reports to and receives functional direction from the PPPL Engineering Department and is matrixed to the NSTX-U Recovery Project; the Recovery Associate Project Manager provides project direction. The COG provides engineering oversight and support for the safe execution and completion of the assigned work in accordance with approved designs and PPPL policies, programs and procedures including Engineering Department design change control requirements.
CORE DUTIES:
Reviews and approves modification implementation documents (e.g., installation and test procedures, travelers and job hazards analyses.
Leads procedure walk-throughs and pre-job briefings.
Oversees installation of NSTX-U modifications and through direct observation and ensures that 1) JHA and safety rules are being followed, 2) modifications are being installed in accordance with procedures, drawings and specifications, and 3) work is progressing on schedule.
Identifies and takes or prompts timely action to correct adverse safety, quality and performance observations.
Interfaces and coordinates with support organizations (e.g., engineering, QA/QC, ESH, PPPL and external fabrication shops).
Provides recommended NRC dispositions.
Reviews and approves design changes.
Review and approves post-modification inspections and tests.
*Other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering (advanced degree preferred).
10 years + experience with planning, supervising, and directing mechanical installations and modifications in construction, operations, maintenance, outages at commercial nuclear power plants or Department of Energy national laboratories or equivalent, highly regulated work environments.
Understanding of systems and component integration with experience in final installation, testing and startup of systems.
Understanding of project schedules and working with multi-discipline trades (e.g., electrical, mechanical).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including unique software/hardware requirements).
REQUIRED:
Demonstrable competency in AutoCAD, CREO software
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Certificates and Licenses
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety desirable
Ability to work under highly disciplined controls and stringent safety environments
Ability to understand written, detailed work instructions
Ability to communicate with supervisor, co-workers and front-line workers
Strong inter-personal skills in working with multi-trade workforce such as electricians, riggers, and heavy machine operators
Must be able to perform physically demanding work without medical restrictions
Must be able to lift to 50 pounds
Work will be near static magnetic fields
Capable of climbing ladders and working at heights from scaffolding, platforms and powered aerial lifts without medical restrictions
Job Title: Design Analysis & CAD (DAC) Project Engineer
Work Location: onsite at PPPL (Shift and weekend work possible)
Job Description:
The Engineer is expected to be matrixed from DAC Division of Engineering Department to primarily support NSTX-U Recovery Project. Daily, receiving technical direction from NSTX-U Recovery Associate Project Manager. The Individual will be directed to provide engineering oversight and support for the safe execution and completion of the assigned work in accordance with approved designs and PPPL policies, programs and procedures including Engineering Department design change control requirements.
CORE DUTIES:
Review and approves modification implementation documents (e.g., installation and test procedures, travelers and job hazards analyses
Leads procedure walk-throughs and pre-job briefings.
Oversees installation of NSTX-U modifications and through direct observation and ensures that 1) JHA and safety rules are being followed, 2) modifications are being installed in accordance with procedures, drawings and specifications, and 3) work is progressing on schedule.
Identifies and takes or prompts timely action to correct adverse safety, quality and performance observations.
Interfaces and coordinates with support organizations (e.g., engineering, QA/QC, ESH, PPPL and external fabrication shops).
Provides recommended NRC dispositions.
Reviews and approves design changes.
Reviews and approves post-modification inspections and tests.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering (advanced degree preferred).
10 years + experience with planning, coordinating, and assisting with installations and modifications in industrial applications (Required)
3 years of experience with planning, coordinating, and assisting with installations and modifications in construction, operations, maintenance, outages at commercial nuclear power plants or Department of Energy national laboratories or equivalent, highly regulated work environments (Preferred)
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including unique software/hardware requirements)
Work on the PPPL campus, full time Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Competency in AutoCAD, CREO software
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Certificates and Licenses OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety desirable Physical Requirements* (if applicable – identify physical requirements that are required for the employee to perform the job’s core duties.)
No medical restrictions on performing physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds
No medical restriction working near static magnetic fields
Capable of climbing ladders and working at heights from scaffolding, platforms and powered aerial lifts
* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the Laboratory will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job
Job Title: NSTX-U Recovery Project Construction Coordinator
Work Location: onsite five (5) days per week, at Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)
Job Description:
As Project Construction Coordinator this individual will work directly with the Associate Project Manager, Field Engineers, and support organizations in coordinating multiple construction, engineering, and onsite fabrication activities in support of the successful reassembly of the NSTX-U machine.
CORE DUTIES:
Reporting to the Associate Project Manager, works directly with the Field Engineers and Lead Technicians (“project team”) and support organizations to facilitate a safely-executed and well-planned project.
Assist project team in review and approval of work documents required for work execution.
Collaborate with the project team ensure adequate inventories of tools and materials to support the scheduled work activities.
Provides liaison between project team and PPPL fabrication services to ensure timely availability of PPPL-fabricated machine components, tools and fixtures.
Provide and assist project team in conducting effective, well-organized plan-of-the-day and shift turn-over meetings.
Collaborate with project team and support organizations to identify resource and schedule issues in advance.
Collaborates with project team and Title III support organization to ensure timely resolution of design changes via PPPL’s Engineering Change Notice and Non-Conformance Report processes.
Assist project team close out completed work packages.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
High school, or GED equivalent is required. Associates degree preferred.
10 years + experience in construction, operations, maintenance, outages at commercial nuclear power plants or Department of Energy national laboratories.
10 years + as shift manager/construction coordinator (preferred) .
REQUIRED:
Ability to work under highly disciplined controls and stringent safety environments
Ability to understand written, detailed work instructions
Ability to communicate with supervisor, co-workers and front-line workers
Strong inter-personal skills in working with multi-trade workforce such as electricians, riggers, and heavy machine operators
Must be able to perform physically demanding work without medical restrictions
Must be able to lift to 50 pounds
Work will be near static magnetic fields
Capable of climbing ladders and working at heights from scaffolding, platforms and powered aerial lifts without medical restrictions