Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

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SMSI, LLC is seeking multiple mid and senior level Project Engineers to support capital construction projects for a variety of clients and projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

• Coordinate deliverables for construction closeout and turnover package development, including review and closure of all subcontractor submittals, construction and verification test data, and subcontractor as‑built documentation.
• Prepare engineering closeout documentation as part of client engineering verification of the construction turnover documentation.
• Provide Project Engineering expertise for development and management of project requirements, and verification/tracking of the implementation of requirements through the project life cycle.
• Supervise the engineering activity (all disciplines) on a project, or designated portions of a project, for a global business unit.
• Plan and direct engineering assignments on the project.
• Demonstrate technical responsibilities for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating these assignments.

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of capital construction projects (i.e., understand role of contractor, designer, owner).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Capability to organize project documentation using various means (e.g., spreadsheets, databases).
• Capability with MS Office Suite and willingness to learn new software packages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with clients, contractors, and consultants on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Self‑starter with ability to work with limited oversight.
• Candidates must be able to work onsite at LANL.
• Specialized courses in relevant general engineering, architectural design or an appropriate engineering discipline, and progressive work experience, including supervision, preferably in project design engineering; may include other relevant types of engineering such as startup, field engineering or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants or engineering/construction firms.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.

• Previous experience working at LANL and/or nuclear facilities is preferred but not required.
• An active or recently inactive DOE Q or DOD Top Secret clearance is a plus.

• Candidates should meet one of the following:
  Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience OR Associate’s degree with 10 years of experience OR high school diploma plus 12 years of experience.

• Ability to perform walk‑downs onsite.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• This job operates in a professional office environment and occasional construction site visits.
• Construction site visits require wearing of hard hats, safety glasses, hard‑toe shoes, and climbing ladders.
• May be required to travel to other office locations.
• May be required to travel to client facilities or fabrication and manufacturing facilities.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Business Consulting and Services

SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.