Los Alamos National Laboratory · 1 day ago
Civil Transportation Systems Engineer 1/2
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$94K/yr - $155K/yr
2+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a motivated early-career Transportation Engineer to join our Engineering Services Division. This role involves contributing to roadway and traffic engineering projects, investigating traffic operations, and developing engineering designs while gaining hands-on experience across transportation infrastructure.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contribute to roadway and traffic engineering projects from concept through construction
Investigate traffic operations and safety concerns and help develop data-driven recommendations
Participate in condition assessments of roads and transportation assets
Assist in developing annual pavement and maintenance priorities
Support preventive maintenance programs to extend infrastructure life
Develop engineering drawings and designs (roadways, parking areas, striping, sidewalks, drainage, grading, and traffic control)
Apply MUTCD, AASHTO, and state standards to real-world transportation challenges
Review construction drawings, submittals, and inspection plans with mentorship from senior engineers
Prepare cost estimates, quantities, and supporting documentation
Work more independently on transportation engineering tasks and decisions
Collaborate confidently with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders
Help identify innovative solutions and improvements to LANL engineering standards
Qualification
Required
Strong foundation in transportation and civil engineering principles
Familiarity with roadway and traffic standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, NMDOT)
Experience or coursework using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or GIS
Interest in roadway design, traffic operations, and infrastructure maintenance
Ability to communicate clearly, learn quickly, and work well in a team environment
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 2 years of practical work experience for Engineer 1
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years practical work experience for Engineer 2
Current registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is highly desirable
Preferred
Exposure to municipal or campus transportation systems
Experience with traffic or pavement software (MicroPaver, Synchro, Vissim, etc.)
Interest in project management, budgeting, or asset management
Desire to pursue professional licensure (PE)
Certifications such as IMSA or ATSSA
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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