Nuclear Facilities Project Engineering Lead

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HD medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Nuclear Facilities Engineering Manager 4 to lead the Project Engineering Group within the Plutonium Facilities Engineering division. You will oversee readiness, safety, and engineering deliverables for critical nuclear facilities at TA-55, ensuring compliance with COE and CM requirements.

Responsibilities include strategic staffing, budget oversight, and coordinating with DOE and contractor stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's in an engineering discipline and 8+ years related experience.
• Experience leading a technical organization in nuclear facilities operations.
• Strong interfacing with DOE/contractor management and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with laws, regs, codes and standards for nuclear facilities.
• Lead Project Engineering Group to support milestones and staffing forecasts.
• Provide nuclear design engineering services to ensure safe, cost-effective facilities.
• Serve as Design Authority Representative for assigned facilities and maintain safety basis.
• Develop and implement design processes, configuration management, and cost estimates.
• Oversee safety systems, engineering qualifications, and timely issue resolution.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to align objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Nuclear facilities

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Safety oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Nuclear Facilities Engineering Manager 4 to lead the Project Engineering Group within the Plutonium Facilities Engineering division. You will oversee readiness, safety, and engineering deliverables for critical nuclear facilities at TA-55, ensuring compliance with COE and CM requirements.

Responsibilities include strategic staffing, budget oversight, and coordinating with DOE and contractor stakeholders.