Senior Design Engineer 4

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

A trusted engineering services provider seeks a Senior Design Engineer 4 to work in Los Alamos, NM. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 9 years of experience along with expertise in DOE/NNSA industry codes. Responsibilities include leading design projects and performing structural analysis. This position is 100% onsite and requires U.S. Citizenship with a focus on maintaining safety and quality standards. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 9 years of practical work experience in an engineering discipline.
• Proven knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Experience facilitating engineering design packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities and projects in facility design and maintenance.
• Perform conventional and unique structural design and analysis.
• Supervise and manage engineering operations.

Skills

Expert knowledge of DOE/NNSA codes

Design package development

Finite element analysis

AutoCAD

Use of construction technology

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering (civil/structural)

Tools

RISA software

AutoCAD

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Edgewater is seeking qualified candidates for Senior Design Engineer 4 opportunities for our customer in Los Alamos, NM to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory. No relocation or per diem is available for those who qualify. Location is 100% onsite (in or near TA‑55, with PPE). Group/Organization: Plutonium Facilities Engineering Rapid Response Team. Work schedule: Flexible – do not prefer 4/10s, but some after‑hours and weekend support may be required.

Summary

Identifies and/or leads activities within an engineering discipline in support of facility design, operation and maintenance. Applies broad and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in the preparation of complex engineering analyses. Performs all aspects of work in engineering operations and coordinates inter‑disciplinary activities. Performs conventional and unique structural design and analysis. Identifies system integration activities within and across disciplines. Integrates construction and project activities. Lead projects and supervise the work of others. Able to work independently and as part of a team, utilizing engineering technology to accomplish work. Identifies and manages work process improvement to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assigned activities within an engineering discipline in support of facility design, operation and maintenance. Applies broad and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in the preparation of complex engineering analyses. Performs all aspects of work in engineering operations within discipline. Performs conventional design and analysis. Provides construction and project support. May lead projects and supervise the work of others. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Utilizes engineering technology to accomplish work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (civil/structural disciplines) from an ABET‑accredited college or university and a minimum of 9 years of practical work experience necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above.
• Expert knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to your engineering discipline. Proven knowledge of applicable codes and standards in common use at DOE and DOD facilities (ASCE, ASME, NQA‑1, IBC, IEBC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, etc).
• Extensive prior experience facilitating design package development.
• Senior‑level understanding of common engineering design document deliverables.
• Experience in the use of common computer‑aided drafting software or mark‑up software is desired.
• Should be able to speak to RISA software or similar.
• Experience with finite element analysis software capability.
• Experience with AutoCAD knowledge, Microsoft Suite desired but not required.

Software Knowledge

• Should be able to speak to RISA software or similar.
• Experience with finite element analysis software capabilities.
• AutoCAD knowledge, Microsoft Suite – not required but desired.

Desired Skills

• Electrical/Structural/Mechanical Engineers with construction experience who have handled projects from cradle to grave.
• Project Engineers with construction support of design work.
• Engineers who have mentored junior level engineers, able to not just do the work but teach it to others.

Other Job Requirements

• United States Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance and HRP.

How to Apply

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers. Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Edgewater Technical Associates

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico‑based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed‑price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private‑sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high‑hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre‑ and post‑tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning Day 1.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers.