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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Project Engineer 3/4

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $211K/yr

6+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Project Engineer will lead technical activities related to planning, design, execution, and closeout of projects, supporting nuclear and non-nuclear facilities across the Laboratory.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the integrated project team on all technical matters related to a project

Work as a subcontract administrator for design subcontracts

Develop cost estimates

Manage technical requirements for construction

Leading closeout activities

Adhere to LANL's Engineering Standards, Conduct of Engineering, prevailing codes and standards

Plan, forecast, and identify necessary engineering resources

Work with the LANL Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representatives

Resolve field-initiated questions on engineering, visits to jobsite, aid in the resolution of construction related technical issues

Make recommendations for engineering management

Mentor other project engineers

Support projects in DOE/NNSA nonreactor nuclear facilities and radiological facilities

Function as a team leader for other project engineers and provides oversight of their work

Aid in developing training presentations

Seek out work for new and existing customers within LANL

Lead initiatives to improve the organization

Qualification

Cost engineeringEngineering standardsNuclear facility experienceProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteCost estimatingConstruction practicesTechnical communicationSafety design knowledgeRegulatory knowledgeEarned Value ManagementPipingInstrumentation diagramsMentoringCritical thinkingTeam leadershipPresentation skillsProblem solving

Required

Minimum 6 years experience working with design and construction contracts

Minimum 6 years experience in cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, and cost and variance analysis

Demonstrate project management and execution experience, including detailed engineering, and construction work processes and procedures

Demonstrated knowledge of and or experience with new methods of design and construction, construction practices and the economics involved, as well as the application of industry codes and standards

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

Minimum 12 years of experience as a senior technical advisor implementing, overseeing, and assessing engineering activities

Demonstrated understanding of and experience working with Performance Based Indicators

Experience in the development and implementation of a Project engineering program

Demonstrated knowledge of industry, regulatory, and DOE/NNSA complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to Vital Safety Systems such as DOE 420.1C and DOE STD- 1189

Minimum 12 years experience with all the following: non-reactor nuclear codes, standards, & best practice, nonreactor nuclear/hazardous mechanical confinement systems, and knowledge in generation of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)

Demonstrate experience with development of safety class and safety significant designs

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

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

This position is subject to 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities

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

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing

Preferred

Professional registration as a professional engineer or registered architect

Advanced degree in relevant field

Experience with developing schedules using tools such as MS Project or Oracle P6

Current or previous certification in Earned Value Management systems (EVMS), including experience with successful implementation and maintenance of EVMS to help manage a project/program