ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Lead Technical Representative for Engineering activities pertaining to the planning, design, execution and closeout of Design Change Forms (DCF) in accordance with the LANL Engineering Standards Manual (ESM) and applicable national and nuclear codes and standards, e.g., NEC, IBC, ASME, NFPA, ASCE, etc..

• Lead and manage design development of DCFs from a subcontracted A/E.

• Provide support to subcontracted equipment fabrication and subcontracted construction/equipment installation. 

• Manage design reviews and assure comments are implemented by facilitating the resolution of comments and ensure delivery of the design product.

• Verify A/E design compliance at each design development stage, i.e., 30/60/90/100 percent maturity. 

• Manage technical requirements during design, fabrication, execution and testing.

• Work with and coordinate interfaces among design, execution, A/E, SMEs and others.

• Work with an Integrated Project Team (IPT) to ensure scope, requirements, safety, and schedule are implemented and maintained.

• Manage and process deviation requests, nonconformances, requests for information and changes to issued design when needed.

• Support fabrication and execution activities and schedules.

• Demonstrate technical responsibilities for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating these assignments.

• Plan, forecast, and identify necessary engineering resources to support project workload requirements.

• Mentor junior project engineers and provide oversight of their work.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 12+ years of relevant experience

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed

• Must have an awareness of NRC or DOE/NNSA nuclear facilities or projects.

• Must have experience working with design and construction contracts.

• Must have relevant work experience with the DoD, DOE or commercial nuclear industry experience to include project design, supervision, program support or similar. 

• Must have familiarity with project cost and scheduling, and aptitude to become a certified Control Account Manager (CAM) under the Earned Value Management System.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communications as well as comfortable working skills in desktop automation.

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree(s).

• FE certification.

• PE registration.

• Previous CAM experience. 

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.