Project Engineer (Nuclear Facility Engineer 1 / 2)
- Req. Number: IRC136807
- Organization : PIE-DO/Plutonium Infrastructure Engineering Division Office
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 1/ Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 2
level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) 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.
Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 1 $94,500 - $154,600
The Project Engineer 1 performs as the lead technical representative for engineering activities related to the
planning, design, execution, and closeout of projects. He/She will lead and manage development of projects with
an integrated project team (IPT) that includes both customers, stakeholders, subject matter experts and others.
The Project Engineer 1 will manage engineering design efforts, which may be performed by internal and/or external
engineering design teams. He/She will also manage design reviews and assure comments are implemented by
facilitating the resolution of comments, and ensure delivery of the design product. For all design efforts, this
includes verification of complaint design delivery at each stage (i.e. 30/60/90/100 %). Specific responsibilities will
include:
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level, the level 2 Project Engineer will require a
demonstrated understanding of Project Engineering principles and have applied these principles on the job.
atories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Additional Job Requirements for higher level title:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
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 2 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Current registration as a Engineer in Training (EIT) is highly desirable.
This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job. DOE 426.2 requires a BS degree, 2 years job related experience and 1 year non-reactor nuclear experience for technical support personnel who perform work independently at nuclear facilities. The Engineer 1 position would be expected to be able to obtain the nuclear experience on the job if they do not have it upon hire before becoming fully-qualified.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 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.
This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job. DOE 426.2 requires a BS degree, 2 years job related experience and 1 year non-reactor nuclear experience for technical support personnel who perform work independently at nuclear facilities. The Nuclear Facility Engineer 2 position would be expected to be able to obtain the nuclear experience on the job if they do not have it upon hire before becoming fully-qualified.
Desired Qualifications:
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Work Environment:
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:
Please submit a full comprehensive resume for qualification and full compensation consideration.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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.
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. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
This position will be filled at either the Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 1/ Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 2
level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) 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.
Nuclear Facilities Project Engineer 1 $94,500 - $154,600
The Project Engineer 1 performs as the lead technical representative for engineering activities related to the
planning, design, execution, and closeout of projects. He/She will lead and manage development of projects with
an integrated project team (IPT) that includes both customers, stakeholders, subject matter experts and others.
The Project Engineer 1 will manage engineering design efforts, which may be performed by internal and/or external
engineering design teams. He/She will also manage design reviews and assure comments are implemented by
facilitating the resolution of comments, and ensure delivery of the design product. For all design efforts, this
includes verification of complaint design delivery at each stage (i.e. 30/60/90/100 %). Specific responsibilities will
include:
- Support the determination of project engineering staffing needs and management of costs from project
- planning through project turnover;
- 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 an Integrated Project Team (IPT);
- Work with LANL Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representatives and Subject Matter Experts (SME) for
- identification and resolution of issues within these areas;
- Adhere to and enforce the policies, programs, procedures, and practices with the requirements of the LANL
- Conduct of Engineering program;
- External design execution may require management of the contract.
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level, the level 2 Project Engineer will require a
demonstrated understanding of Project Engineering principles and have applied these principles on the job.
atories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Basic familiarity of design and construction contracts.
- Awareness of basic project design execution processes and procedures, detailed engineering, and familiarity
- with construction work processes.
- Aptitude for collaborative problem solving with others, including SMEs, construction personnel and peers.
- Basic experience with participation on or leading design teams and resolving technical issues.
- Awareness of national and industry codes and standards such as NEC, IBC, ASME, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate engineering solutions
- both verbally and in writing to supervisors, peers and other organizations.
- Desktop automation skills required (MS Office Suite).
Additional Job Requirements for higher level title:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
- Knowledge of basic construction engineering principles.
- Demonstrated understanding of engineering principles and having applied these principles on the job.
- Awareness of national quality requirements standards, such as ASME NQA-1, ISO 9000 or similar.
- Familiarity with the LANL Conduct of Engineering Program, or similar program covering the conduct of an
- engineering organization.
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 2 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Current registration as a Engineer in Training (EIT) is highly desirable.
This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job. DOE 426.2 requires a BS degree, 2 years job related experience and 1 year non-reactor nuclear experience for technical support personnel who perform work independently at nuclear facilities. The Engineer 1 position would be expected to be able to obtain the nuclear experience on the job if they do not have it upon hire before becoming fully-qualified.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 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.
This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job. DOE 426.2 requires a BS degree, 2 years job related experience and 1 year non-reactor nuclear experience for technical support personnel who perform work independently at nuclear facilities. The Nuclear Facility Engineer 2 position would be expected to be able to obtain the nuclear experience on the job if they do not have it upon hire before becoming fully-qualified.
Desired Qualifications:
- Current registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT)
- Professional registration with a recognized state licensing board.
- Advanced degree in an engineering or technical field.
- Familiarity with DOE standards and Orders, e.g., DOE O 413.3b, DOE-STD-1189, DOE-STD-1066, etc.
- Experience in producing designs utilizing AutoCAD tools.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Work Environment:
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:
Please submit a full comprehensive resume for qualification and full compensation consideration.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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.
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. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
