Jakob Meng Email & Phone Number

Lead the development of the Cyber-Informed Engineering Implementation Guide for the DOE office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) and contribute to programmatic planning and outreach events. Support research, development, design, and logistics for federal critical infrastructure cyber-physical security programs. Roles include; assisting in the design of testbeds and test equipment/systems, creating and managing system and equipment schematics, using a systems engineering approach to define program scope and needs, aiding in the procurement of project tools, equipment, and parts, and executing live field exercises and training events. Serve as the Principal Investigator for the INL Non-Powered Dam research portfolio, including leading a multi-lab effort to develop NPD HYDRO (http://npd-hydro.inl.gov/), a national level screening and prioritization tool to enable stakeholders to quickly assess the feasibility of retrofitting NPDs with hydropower and energy storage technologies. Provided support and subject matter expertise to DOE, DoD, and intelligence community cyber security and energy infrastructure resilience initiatives.Provide systems engineering support to multiple National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) program reports aimed at facilitating and advancing the deployment of novel micro and small modular reactors at the INL site.

Pocatello, Idaho Area

Perform maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to Aerojet General Nucleonics Model #201 research nuclear reactor. Write/update laboratory procedures, reactor safety reports, and technical specifications. Assist students/researchers with various experiments, including irradiation of samples, reactor performance research, and neutron activation analysis using HPGe gamma spectroscopy.

Idaho Falls, Id

Performed and analyzed simulations of various reactor transients and postulated accidents using the RELAP5 Unix-based reactor modeling code. Catalogued documentation in the ATR Safety Analysis Report (SAR) to support Reactor Engineering daily operations. Drafted proposed changes to existing accident scenarios and studies in the SAR to promote a more streamlined and user-friendly Safety Analysis Report.

Twin Falls, Id

Maintain pipeline integrity, perform maintenance on all pipeline systems and system components, perform calibrations on system instrumentation and controls, fabricate and install piping, operate and maintain valves. Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Solar Centaur and Taurus gas fired turbine engine and compressor sets. Manage pipeline 'right of way'​ encroachments, maintain assigned sections of pipeline, contact and educate landowners and emergency responders on pipeline location and natural gas safety, respond to Idaho 811 "Dig Line/One-Call" requests. Conduct safety audits and examinations of station conditions and equipment. Elected member of the Pocatello district Safety Committee.

Idaho State University, Pocatello, Id

Researched, developed, and fabricated instrument sensing and mounting components for a flow loop valve and piping system. Designed and constructed the required piping and valve system. Used troubleshooting methods to find and resolve problems. Managed project deadlines by creating timetables, establishing goals for completion, and maintaining good communication amongst all parties involved. Coordinated with lead engineers from the Idaho National Laboratory, as well as researchers from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Engineering Management Emphasizing In Critical Infrastructure

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, 3.85

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering in May 2020.

Associate'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician, 4.00

Activities and Societies: College of Technology Student Representative Graduated from the ISU College of Technology Energy Systems.