Los Alamos National Laboratory · 12 hours ago
Nuclear Facilities Engineer 3/4
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $211K/yr
6+ 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 Engineer to ensure technical compliance in construction and maintenance projects while supporting the Plutonium Infrastructure Engineering Division.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensuring that the technical aspects of construction and maintenance projects are executed in full conformance with the Approved Project Documents by monitoring facility maintenance and construction activities
Providing input during scoping, design, execution, and project closeout to ensure baseline documents are accurate, design documents are adhered to, and as-built configurations are verified
Expediting project execution by identifying issues, coordinating technical solutions, and providing timely guidance to the constructor through approved procedures
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated adept knowledge of construction engineering principles
Demonstrated expertise in reading and understanding engineering design documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure their completeness and constructability
Demonstrated experience interpreting construction industry specifications, construction means and methods, and national construction codes and standards
Experience effectively communicating engineering solutions both verbally and in writing for management, customers, peers, and craft personnel
Aptitude to become a certified Control Account Manager (CAM), under the Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Demonstrated proficiency in collaborative problem solving to resolve facility and infrastructure engineering issues in the field as the liaison between design engineers and the constructor
Experience effectively communicating engineering solutions both verbally and in writing to supervisors, peers, and other organizations
Demonstrated expert knowledge of construction engineering principles
Demonstrated expertise in conducting field verifications of construction work to oversee, facilitate, and enforce compliance with drawings, specifications, national codes and standards
Demonstrated expertise in collaborative problem solving to resolve facility and infrastructure engineering issues in the field as the liaison between design engineers and the constructor
Proven ability to suggest, develop, and implement process improvements
Demonstrated skills in multi-disciplinary team building and leadership
Proven leadership experience
Current registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) is highly desirable
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 6 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above
Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired
Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above
Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired
Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable
Preferred
Expert in overseeing multiple simultaneous construction projects, with strong organizational skills and independent leadership of field engineering teams
Proven mentor to junior Field Engineers and Engineering Technologists across design review, pre-construction coordination, and construction oversight
Highly proficient in reviewing engineering submittals, material take-offs, and purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and standards
Advanced knowledge of construction work planning and control, facility maintenance and installation practices, engineering standards, and administrative procedures
Extensive design and/or construction experience with complex facilities and infrastructure systems, including nuclear, accelerator, laboratory, or industrial environments
Expert knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the particular construction discipline
Knowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering
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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