Project Engineer Nuclear Infrastructure

Project Engineer 3 – Pit Renovation | Nuclear Infrastructure (DOE/LANL)

Location: Los Alamos, NM | Hybrid (On-site + Remote)

Compensation: Salary – Commensurate with experience

Schedule: Full-time | 1-Year Contract with 2-Year Option

Experience: 5–10 years

Education: 4-Year Degree Required - Engineering Field

Travel: Per Diem paid when required to travel to vendor sites

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

WHY THIS ROLE

This senior-level engineering position supports the renovation of 30 nuclear pits at Los Alamos National Laboratory. As a PE3, you'll lead engineering functions and serve as a technical authority across the renovation program - coordinating across disciplines, managing vendor activities, and driving safe, compliant execution in a Hazard Category 2 nuclear environment.

TOP PRIORITY QUALIFICATIONS

• #1 - Glovebox Experience: Demonstrated experience leading glovebox design modifications, maintenance, or operational readiness reviews in a nuclear facility
• #2 - Nuclear Engineering Experience: Senior-level engineering experience within a nuclear facility or DOE/NRC-regulated environment, including nuclear criticality safety or nuclear systems design
• #3 - Mechanical / HVAC Engineering: Advanced experience in HVAC design, confinement ventilation systems, or environmental control engineering for nuclear or classified facilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead engineering functions across all phases of the 30-pit renovation project at LANL
• Serve as technical authority for design reviews, engineering change control, and technical submittals
• Interface with nuclear safety, radiological control, and quality assurance teams
• Lead glovebox design modifications and operational readiness support
• Direct mechanical and HVAC systems engineering for confinement and process areas
• Travel to vendor sites as required to lead fabrication reviews, testing, and acceptance (per diem provided)
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and procedures
• Support project scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting to senior project management

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
• 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, or related field)
• 5–10 Years of progressive engineering experience with demonstrated leadership
• Hybrid schedule - combination of on-site (Los Alamos, NM) and remote work

Preferred:

• Demonstrated glovebox design, modification, or operational readiness leadership
• Senior nuclear engineering experience in DOE/NRC-regulated facilities
• Advanced Mechanical/HVAC design for nuclear or classified confinement systems
• PE license or EIT with path to PE
• Familiarity with DOE Orders, nuclear criticality safety, or radiological work controls

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - READ BEFORE APPLYING

Applicants who do not meet ALL of the following requirements will not be considered:

• S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
• 4-year Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field - required, no exceptions
• 5–10 Years of engineering experience