Project Engineer 2

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

Overview

The Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division (PFE-DO) and the Project Engineering Group (PFE-PE) at Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) are seeking a Project Engineer to support the United States’ nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship and modernization programs.

Responsibilities

• Meet with LANL Plutonium Facility (PF-4) customers and users to understand and develop Statements of Need and Scopes of Work.
• Develop technical solutions for facility issues, including modifications, equipment replacement, layout changes, and new equipment or process installations.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers and System Engineers to champion design development, review, and acceptance.
• Coordinate with Work Execution and Construction Management to implement designs and manage change control.
• Ensure design continues to meet facility user needs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project close‑out activities: collect documentation, test reports, designs, and drawings, and compile them per LANL’s Document Control mandates.
• Serve as the primary champion and facilitator of all technical aspects of projects inside and outside the nuclear facility footprint.
• Maintain high‑quality technical design documentation from inception to completion.
• Support 24/7 operations as required.

Qualifications

Applicants should have experience in project engineering, technical solution development, and design review within a highly regulated environment. Knowledge of nuclear facility operations and safety systems is preferred.

Legal Notice

LANL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, or disability.