Project Engineer, Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-17
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Environmental Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Overview
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Project Engineer 2/3 opportunity in Los Alamos, NM to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Work Location: 100% onsite
Group/Organization: PFE-PE (TA-55)
Work Schedule: 4/10s, some flexibility but most of the team does 4/10s. This position has the potential to support 24/7 operations in the future.
SummaryThe Project Engineer (PE) will meet with customers and users of LANL’s Plutonium Facility (PF-4) to understand and develop Statements of Need and Scopes of Work to resolve technical facility issues, enhance process or equipment/facility performance, and increase reliability of the Plutonium Facility. These technical issues may be modifications to the facility, replacement of major equipment, changes to facility layout, or installation of new equipment or processes.
The Project Engineer will also engage with Design Engineers and System Engineers to develop technical solutions. The PE will facilitate and champion the design development, design review, and design acceptance while working with internal and external subject matter experts. They will engage with Work Execution and Construction Management to implement design and will manage change control to the approved design by managing the engineering response to deviations when applicable.
During all steps and phases of the project, the Project Engineer is expected to ensure the technical solutions continue to meet the facility user’s needs. At the completion of the project, the Project Engineer will be responsible for close-out activities, collecting all documentation, test reports, designs, drawings, etc. generated during the lifespan of the project and compiling them in accordance with LANL’s Document Control mandates.
The Project Engineer may be expected to work on projects both inside and outside the nuclear facility footprint. Projects can vary from modifications to accredited nuclear safety systems, to renovations of office spaces, and everything in between. Regardless of project size, complexity, duration, or cost, the selected candidate will be expected to be the primary champion and facilitator of all technical aspects of the project and will be responsible for the delivery and maintenance of high-quality technical design documentation throughout the entire life of the project.
Required QualificationsLevel 2: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience
Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of practical work experience
- Advanced knowledge and experience in managing technical teams and interfacing with other engineering disciplines
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical scope development and senior-level understanding of common engineering design document deliverables
- Advanced knowledge of design development and design review process (30%/60%/90%) and extensive prior experience facilitating design reviews
- Project Engineering Qualifications Test:
All Project Engineers will be required to pass an Oral Qualifications Test within 12 months of their hiring date - Administrative Subcontract Technical Representative:
All Project Engineers will be required to be qualified as an Administrative Subcontract Technical Representative (AdSTR) within 3 months of their hiring date
Job Requirements
- United States Citizenship
- Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance.
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website:
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Working with Edgewater Technical AssociatesFounded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at…
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