Project Engineer III

Project Engineer 3

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Project Engineer 3 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.

• Pay: $70/hr - $75/hr
• Location: 100% Onsite – Los Alamos, NM (TA-55, installation support)
• Citizenship: US Citizenship Required
• Work Schedule: Flexible (4/10s preferred; day/night/weekend shift options)
• Clearance: DOE Q Clearance preferred, or ability to obtain
• Job Posting: JP3069

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
To be considered, candidates must meet the following three conditions:

• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
• 6+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Must be willing to work 100% onsite at LANL –
  hybrid/remote not permitted

This position plays a vital role in supporting the safe and efficient execution of engineering solutions at the Plutonium Facility (PF-4). As part of the Project Engineering Group (PFE-PE), you will manage engineering deliverables, design reviews, and field execution to advance projects that safeguard the nation's nuclear capabilities.

• Lead development of technical scopes and coordination with customers
• Manage full design review lifecycle (30%/60%/90%) with internal/external SMEs
• Champion technical quality and compliance across all phases of project execution
• Oversee design deviations and change control processes
• Collect, review, and archive project documentation in accordance with LANL standards

• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multi-discipline coordination
• Strong understanding of engineering deliverables and lifecycle workflows
• Familiar with DOE or DOD regulated environments
• Excellent verbal/written communication and project leadership skills
• Experience in design change management and document control

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and EVMS
• Familiarity with NQA-1, ASME, IEEE, NFPA, and other DOE-relevant codes
• Background in electrical systems, glovebox design, or high-consequence facilities
• Prior experience mentoring junior engineers

• Required: ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Engineering + 6 years' experience
• Desired: Advanced degree and/or PE license

• Immediate impact on national security
• Broad technical collaboration across install groups
• Potential for per diem or relocation support
• Long-term stability with conversion potential after 2 years

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. COMPA's policy may disqualify candidates with certain criminal histories from specific roles.