Construction Engineer

Construction Engineer 2 – Job Details

• Salary: $47/hr – $53/hr
• Location:
  
  100% onsite – Los Alamos, NM (TA-55, Install Phase)
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required
• Work schedule:
  
  4/10s preferred; flexible with other shifts
• Clearance:
  Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 5+ years of construction field experience
• Must be willing to work 100% onsite (no hybrid or remote)

Construction Engineers at this level are vital to ensuring that LANL’s technical installations are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved project documentation. You will coordinate between design, engineering, and field teams to resolve issues in real-time and keep critical national infrastructure on track.

• Perform field verifications and oversee construction activities for compliance
• Support senior engineers with design review and field implementation
• Track material quantities, verify installation work, and prepare reports
• Support testing, commissioning, and project closeout efforts
• Provide real-time problem-solving assistance to construction teams

• Working knowledge of construction processes, methods, and materials
• Ability to interpret design documents and technical specifications
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and field reporting skills

• Experience in DOE, DOD, or regulated facility projects
• Familiarity with industry standards: ASME, NEC, IBC, NFPA
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, or glovebox systems
• Proficiency in MS Office and Teams

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s in Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Desired:
  Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or advanced technical coursework

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. COMPA’s policy may disqualify candidates with certain criminal histories from employment in sensitive positions.