Cognizant Mechanical System Engineer

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private‑sector clients. SMSI has built a strong reputation for client‑focused performance, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that help clients achieve their goals, meet critical commitments, and successfully reach key milestones.

SMSI, LLC is seeking a full‑time Mechanical Nuclear Facilities Engineer to function as a Cognizant Mechanical System Engineer (CSE) to support our Technical Services team in the Weapons Surveillance Systems area at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM. This position requires an active DOE Q clearance and the ability to work onsite at LANL 4–5 days per week.

This is a full‑time position requiring a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week, with a preference for candidates available to work 40 hours per week. The Weapons Engineering Tritium Facility (WETF) is part of the portfolio of facilities managed by Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) Weapons Facilities Operations (WFO), which works closely with nuclear weapons organizations to develop, maintain, and sustain the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile.

The Cognizant System Engineer (CSE) serves as the primary technical authority and integrated source of expertise for assigned systems and components within their designated facilities. This role encompasses a broad range of engineering and technical support responsibilities, including serving as the technical interface for existing facility systems and components. The CSE is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and controlling the technical baseline and Master Equipment List for assigned systems, as well as reviewing and concurring with design modification deliverables at the request of the Facility Design Authority Representative (FDAR).

Additionally, the CSE evaluates, maintains, troubleshoots, and replaces facility support equipment to ensure continued system reliability and performance. The role requires close coordination with multiple engineering and technical disciplines and active support of configuration management activities to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of assigned systems throughout their operational lifecycle.

• Qualify as a Cognizant System Engineer (CSE) at one of our nation’s top scientific laboratories
• Assess, maintain, and upgrade systems at WETF to support facility operations and programmatic needs
• As system owner's representative this position will support the following focus areas:
  Configuration Management, Technical Support to Operations and Maintenance, System Health Status and Performance, and Technical Support to Programs and Projects
• Represent Engineering Services Division as a leader ineffective and efficient project execution
• Follow the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE) Program in support of facility modifications and facility configuration management in accordance with the LANL Engineering Standards Manual (ESM), LANL Administrative Procedures (APs), LANL Master Specifications, and related Codes and Standards
• Reviews and approves conceptual and detailed designs that ensure third‑party designs are code‑compliant and meet our customers’ needs
• Assess condition of existing facilities and infrastructure systems
• Developing mentoring and training skills for junior staff
• Defines the requirements for the purchasing of technical goods and services that require additional nuclear facility quality assurance
• Implement project plans for the design, installation, commissioning, or operation of nuclear facility systems
• Assignments are occasionally self‑initiated and often self‑supervised
• Control and…