Senior Project Engineer

Overview

Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support our team at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

The Project Engineer 4 will manage engineering design efforts, which may be performed by internal and / or external engineering design teams.

He / She will also manage design reviews and assure comments are implemented by facilitating the resolution of comments and ensure delivery of the design product.

For all design efforts, this includes verification of complaint design delivery at each stage (., 30 / 60 / 90 / 100 %).

Supervise the engineering activity (all disciplines) on a project, or designated portions of a project, for a global business unit.

Plan and direct engineering assignments on one or more projects. Has technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating these assignments.

Minimum Requirements

Position typically requires a degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university; specialized courses in relevant general engineering, architectural design or an appropriate engineering discipline, and 12 or more years of progressive work experience, including supervision, preferably in project design engineering;

may include other relevant types of engineering including startup, field engineering or plant operation in large industrial plants, utilities, process plants or engineering / construction firms.

• Plan, forecast, and identify necessary engineering resources to support project workload requirements.
• Review project engineering progress against approved schedules and budgets; evaluating changes; and taking corrective action when required.
• Application of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), performance reporting, and variance analysis.
• Manage technical requirements for construction, including coordinating designer-constructor interfaces, design changes, submittal reviews, inspection documentation, and request for information (RFI), field change requests (FCR), commissioning, and turnover processes.
• Work with the integrated project team to assure scope, requirements tracking, safety in design, etc. are correctly implemented.
• Work with LANL Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representatives and Subject Matter Experts (SME) for identification and resolution of issues within these areas.
• Plan and forecast project engineering staffing needs.
• Review engineering progress against approved schedules and budgets; evaluate variances and develop corrective action when needed.
• Adhere to and enforce the policies, programs, procedures, and practices with the requirements of the LANL Conduct of Engineering program.
• Mentor junior project engineers and provide oversight of their work.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

• Current registration with a recognized state licensing board, like Professional Engineer (PE).
• Advanced degree in an engineering or technical field.
• Advanced knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices.
• Experience in a senior engineering role implementing, overseeing, or assessing engineering activities.
• Familiarity with DOE standards and Orders, ., DOE O 413.3b, DOE-STD-1189, DOE-STD-1066, etc.
• Proven experience in collaborative problem solving, such as with SMEs, construction personnel and peers.
• Experience working with industry codes and standards such as NEC, IBC, ASME, NFPA, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate engineering solutions both verbally and in writing to supervisors, peers, and other organizations.
• Desktop automation skills (MS Office Suite).
• Experience working under a conduct of engineering program, ., the LANL COE program, or similar.
• Experience working with design and construction contracts.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance.

Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses.

The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.