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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 days ago

Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3 (Project Engineer 3)

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ 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 who will manage technical aspects of projects, ensuring they meet user needs and comply with design standards throughout the 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

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

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

Be 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 be 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 processProfessional Engineer (PE)CodesStandards knowledgeProject schedule trackingMentoring junior engineersUS Government contracting

Required

Advanced knowledge and experience in managing technical teams and interfacing with other engineering disciplines

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

Advanced knowledge of design development and design review process (30%/60%/90%) and extensive prior experience facilitating design reviews

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 6 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above

Preferred

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

Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired

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

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

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

Experienced as a mentor and advisor to junior engineers

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