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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 19 hours ago

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 4 (Project Engineer 4)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Project Engineer to manage technical aspects of projects related to the Plutonium Facility, ensuring technical solutions meet user needs and overseeing the entire project lifecycle.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Meet with customers and users of LANL's Plutonium Facility (PF-4) to understand and develop Statements of Need and Scopes of Work to resolve technical facility issues, enhance process or equipment/facility performance, and increase reliability of the Plutonium Facility

Engage with Design Engineers and System Engineers to develop technical solutions

Facilitate and champion the design development, design review, and design acceptance while working with internal and external subject matter experts

Engage with Work Execution and Construction Management to implement design and manage change control to the approved design by managing the engineering response to deviations when applicable

Ensure the technical solutions continue to meet the facility user's needs during all steps and phases of the project

Responsible for close-out activities, collecting all documentation, test reports, designs, drawings, etc. generated during the lifespan of the project and compiling them in accordance with LANL's Document Control mandates

Work on projects both inside and outside the nuclear facility footprint, which can vary from modifications to accredited nuclear safety systems to renovations of office spaces

Be the primary champion and facilitator of all technical aspects of the project and responsible for the delivery and maintenance of high-quality technical design documentation throughout the entire life of the project

Qualification

Project EngineeringTechnical Scope DevelopmentDesign Review ProcessProject Management ToolsProfessional Engineer RegistrationEngineering Standards KnowledgeUS Government ContractingNuclear Facility ExperienceMentoring Junior EngineersCommunication Skills

Required

Extensive experience in managing technical teams and interfacing with other engineering disciplines

Expert level understanding of technical scope development and senior-level understanding of common engineering design document deliverables

Expert level understanding of design development and design review process (30%/60%/90%) and extensive prior experience facilitating design reviews

Extensive knowledge of common project schedule and cost tracking methodologies and programs (P6, MS Project, EVMS, etc.)

Experienced mentoring and advising junior engineers

Project Engineering Qualifications Test: All Project Engineers will be required to pass an Oral Qualifications Test within 12 months of their hiring date

Administrative Subcontract Technical Representative: All Project Engineers will be required to be qualified as an Administrative Subcontract Technical Representative (AdSTR) within 3 months of their hiring date

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 12 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above

Preferred

Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable

Expert knowledge of applicable codes and standards in common use at DOE and DOD facilities (ASME, NQA-1, IBC, IEBC, IEEE, NFPA, etc.)

Expert level knowledge of applicable LANL standards (Engineering Standards Manual (ESM), Conduct of Engineering, Conduct of Maintenance, Conduct of Operations, etc.)

Extensive understanding of US Government contracting or procurement methods/processes, specifically related to subcontract Architecture & Engineering agreements

Extensive prior experience working for/with the DOE or DOD in an engineering or project management capacity

Prior engineering or project management experience working at nuclear, accelerator, high-explosives, or other high-risk/high-consequence facilities