Nevada National Security Sites · 5 hours ago
Senior Principal Project Engineer
2621 Losee Road, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $229K/yr
14+ years expMission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. The Senior Principal Project Engineer will act as the central technical nexus for various design projects, overseeing design schedules, cost estimation, and ensuring design integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, coordinating, and preparing designs, procurement documents, specifications, bid evaluations, and award recommendations for equipment with support from the Project Manager and Engineering Staff
Responsible for design aspects for projects over the entire lifecycle (initiation, discovery, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing)
Participate in project development by helping define customer needs, developing proposals and planning projects that will produce effective outcomes
Work with customers to verify their needs are clearly defined and documented to meet their objectives and requirements; ensure engineering decisions are responsive to those needs
Effectively communicate to confer and gather information from subject matter experts for inclusion into specifications or designs to ensure technical accuracy and completeness of the content
Ensure that design output documents appropriately reflect the design basis, Design requirements, and functional requirements
Perform a wide range of tasks and special assignments that require comprehensive knowledge of engineering processes and procedures with the ability to analyze, interpret, and make recommendations
Collaborate and develop business case for facility modifications and enhancements to ensure mission success
Manage a large design project portfolio consistently delivering projects on time and under budget constraints
Identify systemic technical issues or inefficiencies and implement long-term solutions that benefit the entire organization
Effectively convey complex technical information to diverse audiences
Mentor engineering staff and technical management in methods, processes, and best practices
Recognized as an authoritative source of information
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees
Or, Calculus-based STEM bachelor's degree in engineering
Or, for Architects, Certification from the National Council or Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)
Or Professional Engineer license
Plus at least 14 years' relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge. Graduate research experience may be recognized
Past Project Engineering experience required
Skilled in working and communicating effectively with project functional groups, primarily Design Engineering, Construction, Project Management, and other services
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all types of people in a tactful, professional, and effective manner while maintaining confidentiality
Able to cope with conflicting deadlines, heavy workloads, and constant interruptions
Demonstrated leadership qualities with emphasis on continuous improvement and team building
Knowledge of nuclear safety basis, technical vocabularies, and terminology common to the assignment
Ability to interpret codes and standards within the discipline
Proven ability to work effectively as a team leader to ensure task and project success
Demonstrated the ability to work effectively as a team member
Must possess a valid driver's license
Preferred
Prior Department of Energy (DOE) complex work experience preferred, but not required
Project Management Professional Certification preferred, but not required
Understanding of Primavera P6 EPPM or equivalent scheduling tool is preferred
Solid understanding of Earn Value Management System (EVMS) is desired
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision
Both a pension and a 401k
Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
Company
Nevada National Security Sites
The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Biernacinski
Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships
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