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Jacobs Project Engineer 1 in Los Alamos, New Mexico
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Your Impact:
As a Project Engineer you will act as the lead technical representative for
engineering activities related to the planning, design, execution, and closeout of
projects. You will be expected to lead and manage development of projects with
an integrated project team (IPT) that includes both customers, stakeholders,
subject matter experts and others. You will manage engineering design efforts for
both internal and external engineering design teams; 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 (i.e. 30/60/90/100 %).
- For external design execution, this may require management of the
contract; coordination of design deliverables; supporting design progress
through team meetings; obtaining and aiding in resolving LANL subject
matter expert comments.
- For internally produced design, this may include management of design
schedule, determining design team staffing needs, managing costs, quality
checks, and overall delivery.
- Develop cost estimates with the Engineering Services technical team for
project support.
- Manage technical requirements for construction, including coordinating
designer‐constructor interface, design changes, submittal reviews,
inspection documentation, and request for information (RFI),
commissioning, and certificate of occupancy process.
- Work with the integrated project team to assure substantial completion,
punch‐list, as built and turnover process is correctly implemented for
project closeout; and work with document management representatives to
ensure all project documentation is complete and stored in the
appropriate repositories.
- Adhere to and enforce the policies, programs, procedures, and practices
with the requirements of the LANL Conduct of Engineering program.
- Plan, forecast, and identify necessary engineering resources to support
project workload requirements; reviewing project engineering progress
against approved schedules and budgets; evaluating changes; and taking
corrective action when required.
- Work with the LANL Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representatives
such as building official, fire marshal, electrical safety officer, etc. for
identification of requirements, permitting, and issues resolution.
- Resolve field‐initiated questions on engineering, visits jobsite, aide in the
resolution of construction related technical issue; resolve a wide range of
design and constructability issues in creative ways that adhere to codes
and standards; and provide resolutions to a diverse range of complex
problems.
- Make recommendations to engineering management on project
assignments of key personnel and requests for specialized professional
services
Here’s What You’ll Need:
Demonstrated ability to lead tasks listed in the What You Will Do section.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract language.
Desktop automation skills required (MS Office Suite).
Knowledge of project engineering processes and procedures consistent with the duties described above.
Understanding of engineering work planning, scheduling, and cost estimating.
Proven ability to conduct independent work requiring judgment in the application of engineering techniques.
Working knowledge of infrastructure or utility design, codes and standards.
Fully capable of performing as a subcontract administrator for design subcontracts including preparing statements of work, approving invoices, and coordinating access for non‐LANL personnel.
Experienced with projects in construction, change management, and engagement with field personnel.
Understanding of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), performance reporting, and variance analysis.
Knowledge of and experience with NQA‐1 quality requirements. Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET‐accredited college or university and a minimum of years of practical work experience.
Knowledge of engineering design processes and procedures, including
industry codes and standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract
language.
Desktop automation skills required (MS Office Suite).
Knowledge of NQA‐1 quality requirements.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET‐accredited
college or university and 0 to 2 years of practical work experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Engineer in Training Certificate.
Experienced in producing designs utilizing AutoCAD tools and work
processes such as MS Project or Oracle P6.
Knowledge of DOE O 413.B‐Program and LANL Engineering Standards and
Conduct of Engineering principals, policies, procedures, and standards
(https://engstandards.lanl.gov/index.shtml).
Experience in DOE/NNSA nonreactor nuclear facilities and radiological
facilities or projects.
Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos.
COVID Vaccine:
The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all Laboratory employees, on‐site contractors,
and on‐site subcontractors unless granted an accommodation under applicable
state or federal law. This requirement will apply to those working on‐site, those
teleworking, and all new hires.
Position commitment:
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous
service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs
throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they
may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division
Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of
national security.
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA
indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please
note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign
nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be
subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility
requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance
which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent
upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information
may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon
the circumstances.
*Eligibility requirements:
To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age;
U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See
DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New‐Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to
complete a new‐employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy
that includes random drug testing.
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and supplemental language (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf) .