Nuclear Facility Project Engineer: Design & Delivery Lead

Gilder Search Group; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Project Engineer for a nuclear facility in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This role involves developing technical solutions and collaborating with various engineering teams to implement the designs while supporting the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship. Candidates should have project engineering experience in regulated environments. Preferred knowledge of nuclear operations and safety systems. This position requires maintaining high-quality technical documentation and supporting operations 24/7.

Qualifications

• Experience in project engineering within a highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of nuclear facility operations and safety systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and develop Statements of Need and Scopes of Work.
• Develop technical solutions for facility issues.
• Collaborate with Design and System Engineers.
• Manage change control during project execution.
• Ensure designs meet user needs throughout the project.
• Lead project close‑out activities.

Skills

Project engineering

Technical solution development

Design review

Job description

A recruitment firm is seeking a Project Engineer for a nuclear facility in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This role involves developing technical solutions and collaborating with various engineering teams to implement the designs while supporting the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship. Candidates should have project engineering experience in regulated environments. Preferred knowledge of nuclear operations and safety systems. This position requires maintaining high-quality technical documentation and supporting operations 24/7.