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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 3 days ago

Nuclear Facilities Engineering Manager 3 - Deputy Group Leader

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Nuclear Facilities Engineering Manager 3 will support the Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division by providing strategic and operational leadership, ensuring technical and administrative execution aligns with nuclear facility requirements and safety expectations.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and deploy qualified engineering resources to respond to emergent issues, operational priorities, and facility needs requiring accelerated scheduling, analysis, or design

Oversee rapid scoping, decision-making, and resolution of engineering issues to minimize impacts to operations, safety, and mission-critical activities

Ensure engineering design changes, field support, and requests for information (RFIs) are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget

Manage short-term and real-time staffing adjustments to meet urgent facility or program demands

Maintain strong communication channels with Operations, Systems Engineering, Maintenance, Projects, Safety Basis, and ES&H to ensure rapid alignment and execution

Provide leadership ensuring compliance with LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE), Configuration Management (CM), DOE requirements, and nuclear safety expectations

Support strategic and long-range organizational planning with the Group Leader, including staffing, workload forecasting, training, and performance management

Foster a culture of safety, transparency, and operational excellence within the Rapid Response Team

Lead or support improvement initiatives targeting processes, policies, workstreams, and engineering delivery efficiency

Utilize expert-level Microsoft Excel capabilities for rapid data analysis, scheduling, resource management, and KPI development

Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent engineering needs in a dynamic mission environment with shifting priorities

Qualification

Nuclear facility operationsConduct of Engineering (CoE)Project Management Professional (PMP)LeadershipEngineering design changesBudget managementStakeholder relationship managementSafety basis developmentTrainingCommunication skillsTeam managementConflict resolutionMentoring

Required

Demonstrated Leadership and innovation in managing a multi-disciplined engineering organization

Prior experience managing technical teams and interfacing with other engineering disciplines

Expert knowledge and experience in engineering and administration for facility projects and on-going operations and maintenance within nuclear facilities

Leadership of technical organizations supporting nuclear facility operations-including maintenance, systems engineering, safety basis development, and project execution

Strong track record implementing and interpreting Conduct of Engineering (CoE) processes to ensure safe and reliable facility modifications

Demonstrated ability to build strong customer and stakeholder relationships, negotiate requirements, and manage conflicts constructively

Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Preferred

A professional license (PE) in an engineering discipline from a recognized licensing board or certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred but not required

Knowledge of LANL activities and nuclear operations including project execution and management, legal, procurement, construction, environmental safety and health (ES&H), and quality assurance

Knowledge/experience of LANL Engineering Standards Manual; LANL Conduct of Engineering procedures; and DOE Orders and Standards related to nuclear facility design, construction, and project management

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

Experience developing and managing project design estimate and schedules

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

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

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

Experience in developing and managing budgets