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COMPA Industries, Inc.

Project Engineer 3

COMPA Industries, Inc., Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545

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Job Title Project Engineer 3 – Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM

Job Summary Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Project Engineer 3 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.

Pay: $70/hr – $75/hr

Location: 100% Onsite – Los Alamos, NM

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Work Schedule: Flexible (4/10 shifts preferred; day/night/weekend options)

Clearance: DOE Q Clearance preferred, or ability to obtain

Job Posting ID: JP3069

Mandatory Experience Requirement

U.S. Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

6+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Must be willing to work 100% onsite at LANL – remote/hybrid not permitted

Impact This position plays a vital role in supporting the safe and efficient execution of engineering solutions at the Plutonium Facility (PF-4). As part of the Project Engineering Group (PFE-PE), you will manage engineering deliverables, design reviews, and field execution to advance projects that safeguard the nation’s nuclear capabilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

Lead development of technical scopes and coordinate with customers

Manage full design review lifecycle (30%/60%/90%) with internal/external SMEs

Champion technical quality and compliance across all phases of project execution

Oversee design deviations and change control processes

Collect, review, and archive project documentation in accordance with LANL standards

Minimum Qualifications

Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multidisciplinary coordination

Strong understanding of engineering deliverables and lifecycle workflows

Familiar with DOE or DOD regulated environments

Excellent verbal and written communication and project leadership skills

Experience in design change management and document control

Desired Skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Experience with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and EVMS

Familiarity with NQA‑1, ASME, IEEE, NFPA, and other DOE‑relevant codes

Background in electrical systems, glovebox design, or high‑consequence facilities

Prior experience mentoring junior engineers

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: ABET‑accredited Bachelor’s in Engineering + 6 years’ experience

Desired: Advanced degree and/or PE license

Why Work at COMPA Industries

Immediate impact on national security

Broad technical collaboration across install groups

Potential for per diem or relocation support

Long‑term stability with conversion potential after 2 years

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. COMPA’s policy may disqualify candidates with certain criminal histories from specific roles.

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