Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 20 hours ago
Weapons Infrastructure Project Engineer
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$176K/yr - $267K/yrLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is focused on advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security. They are seeking a Weapons Infrastructure Project Engineer to plan, manage, and execute equipment recapitalization projects to support weapons infrastructure, including collaboration with subject matter experts and overseeing project execution.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Utilize independent judgement to develop requirements, designs, project scope, costs, schedule and risk plans to field and execute projects focused on programmatic equipment and their supporting utilities/facilities. Projects include installation of ultraprecision machine tools, coordinate measuring machines, glove boxes, thermal ovens, environmental chambers, and other unique custom program equipment and specialized utilities that support them. Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to write statements of work and their integration with real property is required
Review, write and develop technical specifications and drawings. Present information in formal and informal design reviews. Work closely with vendors and procurement personnel in acquisition of programmatic equipment and utility installation contracts
Prepare supporting health and safety documentation that is aligned with the Integrated Safety Management (ISM) requirements and participate in design and Management Prestart Reviews
Develop project charters. Plan and budget project activities, manage contractors, execute work and report progress. Apply advanced technical knowledge and methodologies to guide successful completion of project and organizational goals. Develop and implement rigorous project management methods and tools to ensure successful execution of infrastructure projects
Serve as primary technical contact on various tasks and projects. Lead a team of specialists including technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), facility operations, Weapons Program, Procurement, and Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H). Collaborate with mission support organizations in Operations and Business (O&B) and Science, Technology and Engineering (ST&E) to direct successful project execution
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience
Significant knowledge of specialized facility equipment design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
Significant knowledge of the concepts of systems engineering and their application in integration of specialized facility equipment with facility construction projects
Experience effectively managing projects and ability to organize and conduct rigorous design and project reviews
Ability to devise solutions for complex technical requirements. Ability to initiate and develop innovative solutions for successful project execution
Manage (organize, direct, and monitor schedule and budgets) multiple projects concurrently and reprioritize and change programmatic direction depending on emergent requests
Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment. Present and explain technical information and provide advice to management
Ability to travel to visit vendors and brief at NNSA Headquarters
Preferred
Master's degree or experience in engineering and/or special certification as a Professional Engineer, project management or cost estimation professional
Experience working in the nuclear weapons program and with Laboratory operations and business processes
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
Company
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a national security laboratory, provides transformational solutions to national security challenges.
Founded in 1952
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.4MKey Investors
ARPA-EUS Department of EnergyDARPA
2023-11-21Grant
2023-08-14Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
G
Greg Herweg
Chief Technology Officer
D
David Shaughnessy
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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