Job Description
Job Location Los Alamos, NM 87544 Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $70.00 - $75.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage None
Project Engineer 3
Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Project Engineer 3 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.
- Pay: $70/hr - $75/hr
- Location: 100% Onsite – Los Alamos, NM (TA-55, installation support)
- Citizenship: US Citizenship Required
- Work Schedule: Flexible (4/10s preferred; day/night/weekend shift options)
- Clearance: DOE Q Clearance preferred, or ability to obtain
- Job Posting: JP3069
🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
To be considered, candidates must meet the following three conditions:
- U.S. Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
- 6+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
- Must be willing to work 100% onsite at LANL – hybrid/remote not permitted
Impact
This position plays a vital role in supporting the safe and efficient execution of engineering solutions at the Plutonium Facility (PF-4). As part of the Project Engineering Group (PFE-PE), you will manage engineering deliverables, design reviews, and field execution to advance projects that safeguard the nation’s nuclear capabilities.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Lead development of technical scopes and coordination with customers
- Manage full design review lifecycle (30%/60%/90%) with internal/external SMEs
- Champion technical quality and compliance across all phases of project execution
- Oversee design deviations and change control processes
- Collect, review, and archive project documentation in accordance with LANL standards
Minimum
Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multi-discipline coordination
- Strong understanding of engineering deliverables and lifecycle workflows
- Familiar with DOE or DOD regulated environments
- Excellent verbal/written communication and project leadership skills
- Experience in design change management and document control
Desired Skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and EVMS
- Familiarity with NQA-1, ASME, IEEE, NFPA, and other DOE-relevant codes
- Background in electrical systems, glovebox design, or high-consequence facilities
- Prior experience mentoring junior engineers
Education and Experience Requirements
- Required: ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Engineering + 6 years’ experience
- Desired: Advanced degree and/or PE license
Why Work at COMPA Industries?
Compa offers meaningful work in a mission-focused environment with:
- Immediate impact on national security
- Broad technical collaboration across install groups
- Potential for per diem or relocation support
- Long-term stability with conversion potential after 2 years
COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. COMPA’s policy may disqualify candidates with certain criminal histories from specific roles.
Qualifications
Minimum
Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multi-discipline coordination
- Strong understanding of engineering deliverables and lifecycle workflows
- Familiar with DOE or DOD regulated environments
- Excellent verbal/written communication and project leadership skills
- Experience in design change management and document control
