Civil/Structural Engineer 2/3

N3B Los Alamos; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

N3B Los Alamos is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to lead design on civil and structural projects in Los Alamos, NM. The role covers on-site and office work, coordinating with multiple disciplines, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of roadway, grading, drainage, structural and utility design, plus the ability to obtain required security clearance. Excellent communication and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering from ABET-accredited college or university.
• 5 years of responsible charge civil/structural engineering experience for Level 3, including design calculations and technical writing.
• Have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated leadership and high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform field investigations and assessments; prepare drawings and visual aids.
• Drafting and figure development using technical software.
• Apply established design criteria to Civil/Structural projects; mentor junior staff.
• Prepare or modify reports, specifications, plans, forms, and procedures; apply codes and standards.
• Communicate effectively with team, clients, and regulators; ensure safety and quality in all tasks.
• Ensure security, safety, and training requirements are followed; ability to obtain L-level DOE security clearance.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Communication

Safety and security awareness

Security clearance readiness

US citizenship compliance

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

GPA 3.0+ (Level 3 requirement)

Tools

Autodesk Civil3D

Job description

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com’s Best Small Towns in America. For two years in a row, Los Alamos County has ranked as the healthiest county in the nation according to a U.S. News report. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos’ presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that’s a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

Position Summary

N3B is currently seeking a Professional Civil / Structural Engineers 3/4 to support the design team as a lead design engineer on projects. The candidate will be responsible for developing plans and specifications following applicable standards. The candidate shall have an excellent understanding of the design process and ability to mentor other engineers. Assignments typically include a combination of on-site and office duties for various projects (e.g. highway/ transportation, structural, drainage, site development, and other public works improvements). Excellent communication and organizational skills are required as well as the ability to multi-task and work independently and in a team. Duties will also include communication with and coordination of other engineering disciplines, other company divisions, and consultants, as needed, to complete projects.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer, a self-starter who can multitask and pay close attention to detail. We are looking for someone with a detailed understanding of roadway, grading, drainage, structural, and utility design.

While working to achieve N3B objectives, the successful candidate will: ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner through maintaining required safety, security, and operational training. Making safety, security and quality an integral part of every task including taking the necessary steps to pause or stop work as necessary to ensure the safety and security personnel and the job site.

Essential Job Functions (may include, but are not limited to)

• Proven ability to work in and support a team environment.
• High level of independence, confidence, and strong work ethic.
• Strong problem-solving skills through the application of fundamental engineering principles.
• Ability to effectively foster productive relationships with team members, clients, industry stakeholders, and regulators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication. A great listener with prompt, polished, and specific responses.
• Welcome feedback and find ways to perform work better, are determined, organized, and detail oriented.
• Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance, and as such, US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities/ Duties (may include, but are not limited to)

• Perform field investigations and assessments. Perform standard computations or analysis. Prepare drawings and visual aids.
• Perform occasional drafting and/or figure development using technical software as required.
• Apply prescribed techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks.
• Perform the design of various civil/ structural engineering projects, and checks design work of staff and design engineers assigned to projects under their control.
• Mentors and trains junior engineering staff.
• Preparation or modification of various types of reports, specifications, plans, forms, policies and procedures. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to understand and apply industry codes and standards.
• Experience with Autodesk design platforms, preferably Civil3D.

Education and Experience Required

Level 2

Bachelors in Science degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering, or related fields from an ABET-accredited college or university. A three (3) years in responsible charge of civil/structure engineering work and relevant experience, preferably in construction plan production, design calculations, and technical writing.

Level 3

Bachelors’ of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related fields from an ABET-accredited college or university. A five (5) years in responsible charge of civil and/or structural engineering and relevant experience, preferably in construction plan production, design calculations, and technical writing. Have at least a 3.0 GPA, and have shown a commitment to academic focus, leadership and delivering high quality solutions and products.

Employee Referral Eligibility

This position is eligible for N3B’s employee referral program.

Benefits and Salary

• N3B offers all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, and more.
• Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Business Associations

Level 2

Primarily internal company contacts, infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.

Level 3

Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Impact

Level 2

Contributes to completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in program schedules and may result in allocation of additional resources.

Level 3

Contributes to completion of specific programs and projects. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious programs delays and considerable expenditure of resources.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Normally assigned to perform work in an office environment with occasional field work. Electrical hazards and other minor potential hazards normally found in an office environment are anticipated. Minor hazards normally found in a northern New Mexico field data collection environment are anticipated. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Office and field work environment.

Safety, Security, and Quality

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Civil/ Structural Engineer 3/4 will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security. Ability to obtain an L level Department of Energy security clearance.

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.