Construction Engineer

CEIS | Government is hiring Construction Engineers (Levels IIII) to support critical infrastructure and capital projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). These positions are embedded within LANLs Construction Management Division, providing engineering oversight, field execution support, and technical coordination across various scopes of work. Candidates will contribute to safe and compliant execution of construction projects within a high-security and high-performance environment.

As experience increases through CE1 to CE3, responsibilities grow to include project leadership, engineering decision-making, and mentorship of junior staff.

• Support construction projects by performing engineering analyses, technical reviews, and field coordination.
• Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures to solve site-specific construction problems.
• Participate in inspections, data collection, and issue resolution during active construction phases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including design engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and QA/QC personnel.
• Assist in developing or reviewing drawings, specifications, test plans, and work packages.
• Ensure construction is executed in accordance with project requirements, codes, safety standards, and LANL procedures.
• Maintain engineering records, perform data analysis, and contribute to reporting and risk assessments.
• At higher levels (CE3), lead segments of projects or specialty scopes, and serve as a mentor to less experienced engineers.

CE1 Construction Engineer I

• Experience:
  
  12 years of related experience.
• Education:
  
  Bachelors degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
• Works under direct supervision on assigned portions of broader tasks.
• Applies prescribed engineering methods and standard practices in specific situations.

CE2 Construction Engineer II

• Experience:
  
  3-5 years of construction or engineering experience.
• Education:
  
  Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent technical training and experience.
• Supports experienced construction engineers by performing scoped assignments with moderate technical complexity.
• Applies construction engineering principles to routine field tasks and participates in progress reviews and problem-solving.

CE3 Construction Engineer III

• Experience:
  
  6-8+ years of progressively responsible engineering or construction experience.
• Education:
  
  Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
• Performs engineering tasks with minimal supervision; may lead specific field segments or oversee portions of construction scope.
• Exercises professional judgment in applying codes, standards, and field-engineering solutions.
• Mentors junior staff and contributes to continuous improvement of field engineering processes.

• Experience supporting construction in federal, DOE, or high-security environments.
• Familiarity with LANL construction and engineering procedures.
• Experience with field engineering, startup/commissioning, or industrial construction projects.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and coordination skills.

CEIS | Government is a small business headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with key offices in San Francisco, CA and Pittsburgh, PA, and we are growing. You can be a key part of our team and help us continue to build our capabilities long-term. Our government clients include Department of Energy facilities like Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, while our commercial clients have included globally recognized firms.

We specialize in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Construction Management, and Project Management. We have open, transparent communication without layers of bureaucracy, while also having a strong team to provide backup. We offer health, dental, vacation/sick, and a 401k with a generous match.

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CEIS | Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or protected Veteran status. Because eligibility for DOE clearance is required for this position, we ask the question about citizenship.