New Mexico Staffing
Project Engineer (Nuclear Facility Engineer 3/ 4) (All Shifts)
New Mexico Staffing, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer
This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 3 or Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. The Plutonium Infrastructure Engineering Division (PIE-DO) of Los Alamos National Laboratory develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions in support of the Laboratory's Plutonium Facility. PIE-DO is responsible for implementing the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program on Division projects. The program elements include processes, standards, training, and qualifications that are generally applicable throughout the life cycle of a facility. They exist to effectively manage risks and satisfy customer requirements in a safe, secure, cost effective, and environmentally responsible manner. The selected candidate will support our Intall team. Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 3 ($125,200 - $211,300) Manage technical requirements for construction, including coordinating designer-constructor interfaces, design changes, submittal reviews, inspection documentation, and request for information (RFI), field change requests (FCR), commissioning, and turnover processes. Work with LANL Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representatives and Subject Matter Experts (SME) for identification and resolution of issues within these areas. Plan and forecast project engineering staffing needs. Review engineering progress against approved schedules and budgets; evaluate variances and develop corrective action when needed. Adhere to and enforce the policies, programs, procedures, and practices with the requirements of the LANL Conduct of Engineering program. Mentor junior project engineers and provide oversight of their work. Participate in process improvement initiatives. External design execution may require management of the contract. Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 4 ($150,300 - $260,800) In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the level 4 Project Engineer is required to have proven leadership experience. What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Experience working with design and construction contracts. Experience working under a conduct of engineering program, e.g., the LANL COE program, or similar. Familiarity with cost engineering functions, cost estimating, cost control, and variance analysis. Aptitude to become a certified Control Account Manager (CAM), under the Earned Value Management System (EVMS). Proven experience in collaborative problem solving, such as with SMEs, construction personnel and peers. Experience working with industry codes and standards such as NEC, IBC, ASME, NFPA, etc. Experience working with national quality requirements standards such as ASME NQA-1, ISO 9000, etc. Experience effectively communicating engineering solutions both verbally and in writing to supervisors, peers, and other organizations. Desktop automation skills (MS Office Suite). Additional Job Requirements for Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 4: Advance knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices. Experience in a senior engineering role implementing, overseeing, or assessing engineering activities. Proven leadership experience. Training/Certifications: Current registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) is highly desirable. Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university 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. Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university 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. Desired Qualifications: Advanced degree in relevant engineering/technical field. Professional registration as a professional engineer or registered architect. Awareness of NRC or DOE/NNSA nuclear/radiological facilities or projects, and of DOE standards and Orders, e.g., DOE O 413.3b, DOE-STD-1189, DOE-STD-1066, etc. Current or previous experience as a certified Control Account Manager (CAM) under the Earned Value Management System (EVMS). Current or previous experience working as a Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) for a design contract. Experience developing engineering schedules using tools such as MS Project or Oracle P6. Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year. Note to Applicants: For full consideration please provide a detailed cover letter and resume addressing how you meet the minimum requirements and desired qualifications. Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. Work Schedule: This position will be subject to 24/7 coverage, which will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager based on needs for the facilities. Essential Job Functions: General Physical Mobility, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending. Specific Physical Mobility use of both hands, use of both arms, use of both legs, use of both feet, carry/lift up to 20 pounds. Where You Will Work: Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes: 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) Additional Details: Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A. Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad. Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S
This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 3 or Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. The Plutonium Infrastructure Engineering Division (PIE-DO) of Los Alamos National Laboratory develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions in support of the Laboratory's Plutonium Facility. PIE-DO is responsible for implementing the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program on Division projects. The program elements include processes, standards, training, and qualifications that are generally applicable throughout the life cycle of a facility. They exist to effectively manage risks and satisfy customer requirements in a safe, secure, cost effective, and environmentally responsible manner. The selected candidate will support our Intall team. Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 3 ($125,200 - $211,300) Manage technical requirements for construction, including coordinating designer-constructor interfaces, design changes, submittal reviews, inspection documentation, and request for information (RFI), field change requests (FCR), commissioning, and turnover processes. Work with LANL Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representatives and Subject Matter Experts (SME) for identification and resolution of issues within these areas. Plan and forecast project engineering staffing needs. Review engineering progress against approved schedules and budgets; evaluate variances and develop corrective action when needed. Adhere to and enforce the policies, programs, procedures, and practices with the requirements of the LANL Conduct of Engineering program. Mentor junior project engineers and provide oversight of their work. Participate in process improvement initiatives. External design execution may require management of the contract. Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 4 ($150,300 - $260,800) In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the level 4 Project Engineer is required to have proven leadership experience. What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Experience working with design and construction contracts. Experience working under a conduct of engineering program, e.g., the LANL COE program, or similar. Familiarity with cost engineering functions, cost estimating, cost control, and variance analysis. Aptitude to become a certified Control Account Manager (CAM), under the Earned Value Management System (EVMS). Proven experience in collaborative problem solving, such as with SMEs, construction personnel and peers. Experience working with industry codes and standards such as NEC, IBC, ASME, NFPA, etc. Experience working with national quality requirements standards such as ASME NQA-1, ISO 9000, etc. Experience effectively communicating engineering solutions both verbally and in writing to supervisors, peers, and other organizations. Desktop automation skills (MS Office Suite). Additional Job Requirements for Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 4: Advance knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices. Experience in a senior engineering role implementing, overseeing, or assessing engineering activities. Proven leadership experience. Training/Certifications: Current registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) is highly desirable. Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university 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. Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university 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. Desired Qualifications: Advanced degree in relevant engineering/technical field. Professional registration as a professional engineer or registered architect. Awareness of NRC or DOE/NNSA nuclear/radiological facilities or projects, and of DOE standards and Orders, e.g., DOE O 413.3b, DOE-STD-1189, DOE-STD-1066, etc. Current or previous experience as a certified Control Account Manager (CAM) under the Earned Value Management System (EVMS). Current or previous experience working as a Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) for a design contract. Experience developing engineering schedules using tools such as MS Project or Oracle P6. Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year. Note to Applicants: For full consideration please provide a detailed cover letter and resume addressing how you meet the minimum requirements and desired qualifications. Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. Work Schedule: This position will be subject to 24/7 coverage, which will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager based on needs for the facilities. Essential Job Functions: General Physical Mobility, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending. Specific Physical Mobility use of both hands, use of both arms, use of both legs, use of both feet, carry/lift up to 20 pounds. Where You Will Work: Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes: 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) Additional Details: Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A. Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad. Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S