Engineering Technologist Jobs

Where You Will DoFunctional Job Title Engineering Technologist 3/4

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 3 or Engineering Technologist 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Plutonium Infrastructure Engineering Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions in support of the Laboratory's Plutonium Facility. This position supports the Field Engineering Group. This group is responsible for implementing the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program on Division projects. The program includes processes, standards, training, and qualifications that are generally applicable throughout the life cycle of a facility. They exist to effectively manage risks and satisfy customer requirements in a safe, secure, cost effective, and environmentally responsible manner.

The Engineer Technologist supports a challenging and technically complex construction scope requiring consistent engineering services, timely engineering deliverables, and direct support to field execution. The position is responsible for ensuring that the technical aspects of construction and maintenance projects are executed in full conformance with Approved Project Documents by monitoring facility maintenance and construction activities.

The Engineer Technologist provides engineering support throughout scoping, design, construction readiness, execution, and project closeout. Responsibilities include conducting field walkdowns and verifications, supporting constructability reviews, assessing material readiness, monitoring engineering deliverable readiness, evaluating design-to-field interfaces, and identifying and resolving technical issues that may affect construction execution.

The Engineer Technologist independently interprets complex design and project documentation, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and other engineering deliverables, to identify design-to-field concerns, constructability issues, and potential impacts to construction. The position coordinates technical paths forward across Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Quality Control, and other project stakeholders and provides timely guidance to the constructor through approved procedures.

Engineering Technologist 3 $106,400 - $176,000

Engineer Technologist 3 is expected to independently perform advanced field engineering assignments, evaluate field conditions, resolve technical and constructability issues, verify compliance with approved project documents, and coordinate solutions between design engineering and construction.

Engineering Technologist 4 $117,200 - $195,400

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level Engineer Technologist 4 is expected to operate as a senior technical resource with substantial independence and latitude. Engineer Technologist 4 leads complex and multidisciplinary field and engineering activities, resolves unique or unusually complex technical issues, determines appropriate technical approaches, provides technical direction and review of others' work, mentors less-experienced personnel, and develops or improves methods and approaches used to successfully execute construction projects.

Field Engineers expedite project execution by identifying issues, coordinating technical solutions, and providing timely guidance to the constructor through approved procedures. The Engineer Technologist is expected to exercise a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, take ownership of assigned scope, and progress technical and execution issues with limited supervision.

The position also serves as an experienced technical and project resource to less-experienced team members through collaboration, knowledge transfer, coaching, and reinforcement of sound engineering and project execution practices. This role strengthens the technical depth and execution capability of the Install 2 engineering organization while supporting the continued development and sustainability of the broader engineering workforce.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated adept knowledge of construction engineering principles.
• Demonstrated experience reading, interpreting, and understanding complex engineering design documents, drawings, specifications, and project documentation to assess completeness, constructability, and field applicability.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting construction industry specifications, construction means and methods, and national construction codes and standards.
• Experience effectively communicating engineering solutions both verbally and in writing for management, customers, peers, craft personnel, and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting field verifications and walkdowns of construction work to oversee, facilitate, and enforce compliance with drawings, specifications, national codes, and standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency in collaborative problem solving to resolve facility and infrastructure engineering issues in the field as the liaison between design engineers and the constructor.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and coordinate resolution of design-to-field interfaces, constructability concerns, and technical issues that may impact construction execution.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical solutions across Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Quality Control, and other project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage assigned technical scope, prioritize competing requirements, and progress work with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated experience supporting construction readiness, work planning, material readiness, engineering deliverable readiness, and construction execution planning.

Education/Experience

Engineering Technologist 3 : Position requires a Bachelor' Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

Engineering Technologist 4: Position requires a Bachelor' Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 12 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

Desired Qualifications:

• Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Adept organizational skills for field engineering oversight and status of multiple simultaneous construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead and take ownership of assigned technical and construction execution activities.
• Experienced in working independently on tasks ranging in complexity and exercising sound technical judgment with limited supervision.
• Experience providing technical guidance, coaching, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to junior Construction Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
• Aptitude for mentoring junior Construction Engineers and Engineering Technologists in their design review, pre-construction coordination, field walkdown, and construction oversight activities.
• Advanced design and/or construction experience in nuclear, accelerator, laboratory, or industrial facility operations.
• Experience reviewing engineering submittals for compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Adept knowledge of construction work planning and control methods; facility maintenance and installation techniques and construction principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices.
• Skilled at reviewing field material purchase requisitions through material take-off, including the review of estimated quantities and ensuring compliance with design specifications and drawings.
• Experience supporting material readiness, construction readiness, and engineering deliverable readiness activities.
• Adept understanding of engineering and construction techniques, applications of engineering and construction methods, and application of technology and tools to conventional facility operation and construction operations.
• Experience with design and/or installation of facility and infrastructure systems.
• Demonstrated experience using and interpreting industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the particular construction discipline.
• Knowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering.
• Experience coordinating technical issues and execution strategies across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience identifying constructability concerns and design-to-field interfaces and developing or coordinating practical technical solutions.
• Experience supporting construction execution planning, field coordination, and project readiness activities.
• Demonstrated ability to strengthen team capability through collaboration, knowledge transfer, and reinforcement of sound engineering and project execution practices.

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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 2 years.

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

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). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• 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. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.