Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3 (Project Engineer)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Audio Engineering, Change Control, Change Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Earned Value Management (EVM), Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Federal Contracts, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Laboratory, Leadership, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Mentoring, Microsoft Project, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Nuclear Engineering, Operations Security (OPSEC), Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Stewardship, Systems Reliability, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

30+ days ago

What You Will Do

As a Project Engineer 3 within Plutonium Facilities Engineering (PFE-DO), you will lead the technical execution of complex projects supporting one of the nation's most critical nuclear facilities. You will work directly with facility stakeholders to define technical challenges and develop engineering solutions that improve system performance, reliability, and safety in a high consequence environment.

In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of projects, from initial problem definition and scope development through design, implementation, and closeout. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, guide design development and reviews, and ensure technical solutions are effectively implemented in the field. You will also be responsible for managing technical risks, resolving complex issues during execution, and ensuring all deliverables meet quality and regulatory requirements.

Your work will directly support national security missions, including nuclear weapons stewardship and modernization, requiring strong technical leadership, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to operate independently in a highly regulated environment.

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What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Demonstrated experience leading technical aspects of engineering projects, including managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across engineering disciplines

Advanced understanding of engineering design processes, including scope development, engineering documentation, and design review cycles

Proven ability to lead design reviews, make technical decisions, and drive project execution in complex environment

Ability to independently resolve technical issues, manage change control, and provide engineering direction during implementation

Strong communication skills to interface with stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 6 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of codes and standards commonly used in Department of Energy or Department of Defense environments such as ASME, NQA 1, IBC, IEEE, or NFPA

Experience with project scheduling and cost tracking tools such as P6, MS Project, or earned value management systems

Familiarity with federal contracting or procurement processes, particularly for engineering services

Experience mentoring or developing junior engineers

Prior experience supporting Department of Energy or Department of Defense programs

Ability to obtain required project engineering qualifications and subcontract technical representative qualifications within required timeframes

Essential Job Functions(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): General Physical Mobility, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending. Specific Physical Mobility use of both hands, use of both arms, use of both legs, use of both feet, carry/lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees maybe eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Work Environment: Work in a noisy environment, work near sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, work near machinery with moving parts, working overtime or an irregular schedule.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.

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