Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate II, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab in Cockrell School of Enginnering
Description
Job Posting Title
Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate II, Nuclear Engineering Teaching Lab in Cockrell School of Enginnering
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Hiring Department
Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory
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Position Open To
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
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FLSA Status
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date
Immediately
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Position Duration
Expected to Continue
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Location
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
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Job Details
General Notes
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers , provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:
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Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
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Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
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Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
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Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
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Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
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Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
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Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
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Tuition assistance
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Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
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Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
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Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Purpose
The Research Engineering/Scientist Assocaite II (RESA II) supports the reactor supervisor in the maintenance and operation of mechanical systems and reactor control and safety systems associated with UT TRIGA nuclear reactor and provide engineering and technician support to research staff and faculty for assembly and operation of laboratory equipment for nuclear science and engineering experiments.
Responsibilities
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Obtains and maintains an NRC reactor operator license supervising the safe and secure operation of the UT TRIGA reactor and supporting the overall NETL reactor operations team.
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Operate overhead crane and overhead platform.
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Perform preventative and corrective maintenance procedures on mechanical systems and the digital and analog instrumentation associated with the nuclear reactor.
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Assist in the design and fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, operation, and repair of digital and analog instrumentation and control systems equipment associated with experiments.
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Perform duties associated with the conduct and operation of various experiments at the UT TRIGA nuclear reactor.
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Support operations associated with a research reactor
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Perform other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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Masters degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences OR
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Bachelors degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences and two (2) years of experience in a related field.
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Demonstrated excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize own work under dynamic circumstances.
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Be able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Must be able to qualify as reactor operator within 1 year of hire
Due to licensing requirements, the below are required:
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Applicant must pass an in-depth background check through the Nuclear Regulartory Commission (NRC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
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Applicant must pass review for access to export-controlled software and be able to work with experiments that have export control requirements
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Applicant must meet requirements for a nuclear reactor operator license
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor degree in a science related field.
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More than two (2) years of experience in a related field.
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Experience working with nuclear detector systems and spectroscopy software for radiation measurement and nuclide identification.
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Experience using LabView, Mathcad, MATLAB, Fusion 360, or SOLIDWORKS.
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Experience in repair and maintenance of analog and digital electronic controllers and systems.
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Experience in handling radioactive and hazardous materials.
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Previous training or education in the fundamentals of nuclear reactor theory and operations.
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Previous qualification as Reactor Operator and ability to qualify as a Senior Reactor Operator.
Salary Range
$50,000+ commensurate with experience
Working Conditions
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Work with live circuits, high and low voltage
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Occasional work with hazardous materials (chemical, cryogenics, compressed gas, and radioactive materials)
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Work in a laboratory environment
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May be required on rare occasions to work evenings and weekends during critical times
Required Materials
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Resume/CV
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Letter of interest
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3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks
A criminal history background