Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago
Project Engineer (Nuclear Facility Engineer 1 / 2)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$94K/yr - $155K/yr
2+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer to manage engineering activities related to project planning, design, execution, and closeout, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while collaborating with various teams and stakeholders.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support field execution with technical guidance for codes, standards, specifications, and design criteria
Manage technical requirements for construction, including coordinating designer-constructor interfaces, design changes, submittal reviews, inspection documentation, and request for information (RFI), field change requests (FCR), commissioning, and turnover processes
Work with an Integrated Project Team (IPT)
Work with LANL Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representatives and Subject Matter Experts (SME) for identification and resolution of issues within these areas
Adhere to and enforce the policies, programs, procedures, and practices with the requirements of the LANL Conduct of Engineering program
External design execution may require management of the contract
Qualification
Required
Basic familiarity of design and construction contracts
Awareness of basic project execution processes and procedures, detailed engineering, and familiarity with construction work processes
Aptitude for collaborative problem solving with others, including SMEs, construction personnel and peers
Basic experience with participation on or leading design teams and resolving technical issues
Awareness of national and industry codes and standards such as NEC, IBC, ASME, etc
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate engineering solutions both verbally and in writing to supervisors, peers and other organizations
Desktop automation skills required (MS Office Suite)
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 2 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above
Current registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) is highly desirable
Preferred
Knowledge of basic construction engineering principles
Demonstrated understanding of engineering principles and having applied these principles on the job
Awareness of national quality requirements standards, such as ASME NQA-1, ISO 9000 or similar
Familiarity with the LANL Conduct of Engineering Program, or similar program covering the conduct of an engineering organization
Experience with design change and project closeout of projects within an NQA-1 controlled environment
Professional registration with a recognized state licensing board
Advanced degree in an engineering or technical field
Familiarity with DOE standards and Orders, e.g., DOE O 413.3b, DOE-STD-1189, DOE-STD-1066, etc
Experience in producing designs utilizing AutoCAD tools
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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