Lead Project Engineer, Nuclear Systems - Onsite NM

Compa Industries; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Per diem

Long-term assignments

Mission-critical work

Job summary

COMPA Industries is seeking a Project Engineer 4 to drive complex, full-lifecycle projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, interface with internal customers, and ensure DOE compliance in a 100% onsite setting.

The role requires extensive engineering leadership, experience with cost/schedule control tools, and a strong background in nuclear/defense facilities. DOE Q clearance is preferred; relocation may be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering (ABET-accredited) with 12 years’ relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a DOE Q clearance.
• Ability to work 100% onsite; no hybrid options except emergencies.
• Experience leading technical teams on complex, multi-system projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full-lifecycle project engineering from scope to closeout.
• Interface with internal customers to define project needs and strategy.
• Guide multi-disciplinary teams through engineering reviews and milestones.
• Oversee change control and ensure compliance with LANL standards.
• Archive all project documentation and test data per DOE requirements.

Skills

Leadership

DOE/DOD standards

Cost/Schedule management

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Engineering

Advanced technical degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

EVMS

Job description

COMPA Industries is seeking a Project Engineer 4 to drive complex, full-lifecycle projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, interface with internal customers, and ensure DOE compliance in a 100% onsite setting.

The role requires extensive engineering leadership, experience with cost/schedule control tools, and a strong background in nuclear/defense facilities. DOE Q clearance is preferred; relocation may be provided.