Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

• Pay: $60/hr – $65/hr
• Location:
  
  100% Onsite – Los Alamos, NM (TA-55, installation phase)
• Citizenship: US Citizenship Required
• Work Schedule:
  
  4/10s preferred; flexible with other shifts (day/night/weekend)
• Clearance:
  Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance (preferred at time of hire)
• Job Posting: JP3068

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Project Engineer 2 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.

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• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) with 3+ years experience
• Must be available for 100% onsite work – hybrid/remote is not allowed

Join the Plutonium Infrastructure Engineering Division (PIE-DO), supporting installation efforts at LANL’s TA-55 facility. You’ll be part of a mission-critical, high-consequence environment, directly enabling national security and nuclear modernization by supporting construction and engineering activities on some of the nation’s most sensitive infrastructure.

• Serve as technical lead across planning, design, field execution, and project closeout
• Manage design change processes, including coordination with internal/external teams
• Provide technical support for construction teams during installation and commissioning
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, including AHJ and SMEs
• Ensure compliance with LANL’s Conduct of Engineering and NQA-1 standards

• Working knowledge of engineering contracts and construction interfaces
• Familiarity with engineering codes and standards (NEC, IBC, ASME, etc.)
• Effective communicator; strong interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration
• Experience in technical documentation and submittal review
• Proficiency in MS Office, Teams, and willingness to learn LANL tools

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE)
• Familiarity with DOE orders (e.g., DOE O 413.3B), glovebox systems, and AutoCAD
• Previous experience in regulated environments (DOE, DoD, pharma, oil/gas)

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s in Engineering + 3 years’ experience
• Desired:
  Advanced degree or professional certification (EIT/PE)

You’ll support some of the most critical infrastructure in the country. Join a company that offers:

• A collaborative team culture focused on solving complex challenges
• Career growth opportunities in high-impact, regulated industries
• Competitive salary, benefits, and potential for per diem/relocation support

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

COMPA’s policy may disqualify candidates with certain criminal histories from specific roles.