Physics World · 11 hours ago
Weapons Infrastructure Project Engineer
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$176K/yr - $267K/yrLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to advancing science and technology for national security. The Weapons Infrastructure Project Engineer will plan, manage, and execute equipment recapitalization projects to support weapons infrastructure, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project execution.
Publishing
No H1B
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
Apply subject matter expertise, technical breadth, critical thinking and in-depth analysis to develop and implement a systems approach for programmatic equipment projects and request and prioritization. Assess technical direction, set broad research/project vision and influence by developing efficient processes to execute projects
Act as a technical expert, working closely with program managers and weapons equipment and facility portfolio managers to ensure project execution meets approved cost, scope and schedule requirements
Assist with infrastructure portfolio management and monitoring and provide guidance to other Project Engineers. Collaborate with various programmatic stakeholders to develop and manage priorities
Collaborate with funding program managers for the Capabilities Based Infrastructure (CBI) and HE&E programs to perform strategic planning for programmatic projects and develop cost estimates. Collaborate with WI leadership to develop input for institution wide planning related to infrastructure. Work closely with the WI business managers to ensure project status and performance data requirements are reported promptly and accurately to NNSA
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
Physics World
Physics World is print and digital science magazine that features the latest interviews, information, and news from the physics world.
Founded in 1988
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