Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Job in Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, 87545, USA

Listing for: Compa Industries

Per diem position
Listed on 2026-09-08

Job specializations:

Engineering
Civil Engineering, Quality Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60 - 65 USD Hourly USD 60.00 65.00 HOUR

Position: Project Engineer 2

Job Details

Location:

Los Alamos, NM 87544
Position:
Project Engineer 2
Salary: $60.00 - $65.00 hourly
Travel:
None
Employment type:

100% Onsite

Key Information

Citizenship: US citizen required
Clearance:
Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance (preferred at time of hire)
Work Schedule:

4/10 preferred; flexible with other shifts
Job Posting: JP3068

Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

US citizenship and ability to obtain 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

Responsibilities and Duties

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Desired Skills

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)

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

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

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity

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

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