Project Controls Engineer 2/3 (Project Controls 2/3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Project Controls Engineer to perform planning, scheduling, and cost engineering for national security programs. The role will be deployed into the Weapons Directorate with potential growth to lead control scope areas and mentor staff.
Locations include the Nevada National Security Sites in Mercury, NV, with onsite work and occasional travel to LANL. Candidates should have DOE-related program experience and strong EVMS skills.
Qualifications
- Experience in project controls: planning/scheduling and cost engineering.
- Experience supporting schedule development, maintenance, progress assessment, and schedule analysis.
- Knowledge of project controls principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
- Experience with EVMS environments and performance measurement.
- Experience using Primavera P6 or similar tools.
- Knowledge of cost collection, forecasting, and reporting processes.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to obtain a DOE 'Q' clearance.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project schedules; integrate cost and schedule data.
- Provide objective performance measurement and actionable insights to program leadership.
- Lead or support EVMS implementation across programs as needed.
- Collaborate with program managers and control account managers to maintain control systems.
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This position will be filled at either the Project Controls Engineer 2/Project Controls Engineer 3, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
This position will be filled at either the Project Controls Engineer 2/Project Controls Engineer 3, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. This Project Controls Engineer 2 position is within the Project Controls Division (PC-DO) and will be deployed into programs within the Weapons Directorate (DDW) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The selected candidate will support implementation of LANL project controls systems, processes, procedures, and tools across complex national security programs.
The Project Controls Engineer 2 will perform planning and scheduling activities including schedule development, maintenance, integration, and analysis; cost engineering activities including estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, with potential growth into Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and reporting. The selected candidate will support Program Managers, Control Account Managers, and program leadership by providing objective performance measurement and actionable project controls insight to support effective decision-making.
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level. At the Project Controls Engineer 3 level, the candidate may independently lead discrete project controls scope areas, mentor junior project controls personnel, and coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders or organizations. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently in a remote duty station environment while maintaining alignment with Laboratory project controls standards, governance, and reporting requirements, with the potential for the following:
- Location / Duty Station
- This position will support operations located at the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) in Mercury, Nevada. The selected candidate is expected to work onsite in support of programmatic and operational mission activities associated with national security execution environments.
- Travel between Los Alamos National Laboratory and NNSS locations, ~3 times per year
- Support during elevated operational tempo periods
- Participation in onsite planning reviews and readiness activities
- Coordination across geographically distributed organizations
This position will support operations located at the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) in Mercury, Nevada. The selected candidate is expected to work onsite in support of programmatic and operational mission activities associated with national security execution environments.
- Travel between Los Alamos National Laboratory and NNSS locations, ~3 times per year
- Support during elevated operational tempo periods
- Participation in onsite planning reviews and readiness activities
- Coordination across geographically distributed organizations
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project controls functions including planning/scheduling and cost engineering
- Experience supporting schedule development, maintenance, progress assessment, and schedule analysis
- Knowledge of project controls principles, methodologies, and industry best practices
- Experience supporting or working within an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) environment
- Experience using Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools
- Knowledge of cost collection, forecasting, performance measurement, and reporting processes
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to obtain a DOE 'Q' clearance
- Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with all levels of management, staff, customers, and stakeholders.
- Distinguished track record in following technical direction and goals, developing programs, implementing effective business practices and systems, analyzing budgets and finances, and interacting with customers and stakeholders.
- Experience in effective decision-making and creative problem solving.
- Experience working within DOE/NNSA programs or regulated environments
- Experience supporting large-scale programs or complex technical projects
- Experience using Primavera P6 and Deltek Cobra
- Familiarity with Weapons Directorate mission areas or NNSA program execution environments
- Experience supporting remote site operations or geographically distributed project teams
- Experience supporting integrated planning activities in high-consequence operational environments
- Experience coordinating planning and execution activities across multiple organizations and locations
Project Controls Engineer 2: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience directly related to the occupation.
Project Controls Engineer 3: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of six years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience directly related to the occupation.
This position will support operations located at the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) in Mercury, Nevada. The selected candidate is expected to work onsite in support of programmatic and operational mission activities associated with national security execution environments.
The Mercury duty station requires close coordination with multi-disciplinary teams supporting planning, scheduling, execution, readiness, and operational integration activities in dynamic field and test environments.
This position supports mission-critical national security operations in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment requiring strong initiative, adaptability, and coordination across technical, operational, and programmatic organizations.
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.
While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card") holders are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
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