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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 5 hours ago

Project Engineer 1/2

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$104K/yr - $172K/yr

2+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Project Engineer will assist in technical engineering activities and manage project development while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and practices.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in technical engineering activities related to the planning, design, execution, and closeout of projects

Identify and/or lead activities and manage development of projects with an integrated project team (IPT) that includes both customers, stakeholders, subject matter experts and others

Act as the lead technical representative for engineering activities related to the planning, design, execution, and closeout of projects

Manage scoping and design phases

Participate in planning, forecasting, and identifying necessary engineering resources to support project workload requirements

Review project engineering progress against approved schedules and budgets; evaluating changes; and taking corrective action when required

Work with the LANL Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representatives such as building official, fire marshal, electrical safety officer, etc. for identification of requirements, permitting, and issues resolution

Application of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), performance reporting, and variance analysis

Qualification

Project engineering processesEngineering systems knowledgeCost estimatingAutoCADEarned Value Management SystemsEngineering maintenance techniquesOralReading drawingsSpecificationsCritical thinkingWritten communicationLeadership skillsTeam collaboration

Required

2 years of experience and fundamental knowledge of engineering systems and calculations, applications of engineering methods, and application of technology aided engineering tools to conventional facility and operations-based engineering problems

Demonstrated familiarity with engineering maintenance techniques and construction methodologies

Demonstrated ability to articulate concepts through various oral and written communication media, using a diverse range of technical and business acumen

Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking in complex problem solving, present options, and make recommendations

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract language

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), and Adobe Acrobat

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university

3 years relevant job experience for Project Engineer 2

Demonstrated sound knowledge of project engineering processes and procedures consistent with the duties described above for Project Engineer 2

2 to 3 years of experience with engineering work planning, scheduling, and cost estimating for Project Engineer 2

Experience conducting independent work requiring judgment in the application of engineering techniques for Project Engineer 2

Working knowledge of infrastructure or utility design, codes and standards for Project Engineer 2

Experience with projects in scoping, design, construction, change management, and engagement with field personnel, or a combination of these for Project Engineer 2

This position requires a Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances

Preferred

Engineer in Training Certificate

Experienced in producing designs utilizing AutoCAD tools and work processes

Knowledge of DOE O 413.B-Program and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering principals, policies, procedures, and standards using tools such as MS Project or Oracle P6

Experience in DOE/NNSA nonreactor nuclear facilities and radiological facilities or projects

Advanced degree in relevant field