Project Controls Engineer

Project Controls Engineer (PCE) – Level 4 (JP3022)

Salary: $81 - $87/hr

Location: Los Alamos, NM (On‑site, Tech Area 00-0787)

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Work Schedule: 9/80s

Clearance: Active DOE Q Clearance Required

Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Candidates must currently hold an active DOE Q clearance. Applications without an active Q clearance will not be considered.

As a senior contributor in the Project Controls Division at LANL, you will take on highly complex and unique challenges in support of national security programs. Your advanced skills in cost and schedule management will be critical to ensuring mission success on high‑visibility, high‑impact projects.

• Lead EVMS and project controls efforts including cost estimating, control, and analysis.
• Oversee schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring for complex projects.
• Supervise cost engineering and planning/scheduling teams, providing technical direction and oversight.
• Prepare and review high‑level cost engineering and planning documentation.
• Identify trends and provide strategic insights for project and organizational leadership.
• Apply innovative problem‑solving to address complex project control issues.
• Function with broad latitude, often initiating and directing assignments independently.
• Interface with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on budget and schedule objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of related experience (or equivalent).
• Active DOE Q Clearance.
• Extensive experience in EVMS, cost control, and schedule analysis.
• Proficiency with financial reporting systems and controller account codes.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams.

• CAM (Control Account Manager) experience.
• Subject matter expertise in project controls and engineering principles.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate and detailed project status reports.
• Experience influencing future technologies, concepts, and methodologies in project controls.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or related field required.
• Minimum 12 years of directly related experience.
• Post‑graduate coursework or certifications desirable.

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best‑in‑class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission‑critical objectives.

For over 30 years, COMPA has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward‑thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career—build the future—with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Note: COMPA's policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions.