What You Will Do:
Join a fast paced and performance focused team supporting nuclear operations in defense of our nation. The Plutonium Facilities Engineering (PFE) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of nuclear facility engineering capabilities to provide innovative solutions in support of the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission. We are seeking to fill three (3) Nuclear Facilities Engineering Manager 3 positions across the Modification Engineering portfolio to support the Laboratory mission and assist the Modification Engineering sub-division management team. Roles and responsibilities include: Assign qualified resources as required to support projects scheduling for designs and implementation within the facility. Ensure resolution of engineering-assigned issues are completed on time and within the allocated budget. Support the division in the development of schedules for Title I (conceptual design), Title II (detailed design), Title III (construction support), and project closeouts. This includes supporting system engineering schedule development and coordinating engineering schedules across other LANL engineering divisions. Develop and manage project schedules aligned with staffing plans, mission goals, and customer deadlines. Participate in forecasting staffing requirements, developing and managing budgets, monitoring performance, and initiating personnel actions when necessary. Provide leadership to ensure nuclear engineering designs are cost-effective and accurately scheduled, while meeting safety and compliance expectations. Communicate across internal and external organizations to define and meet operational objectives. Assist the Group Leader in developing and monitoring both short-term and long-range plans. Foster open communication with workers and subcontractors to promote a safe and transparent work environment. Lead process improvement initiatives for procedures, policies, and workstreams. Apply expert-level Microsoft Excel knowledge to perform complex data analysis, scheduling, and resource planning. Develop and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess and report on project and organizational effectiveness. Prioritize multiple concurrent tasks across phases and shifting priorities. As a Nuclear Facilities Engineering Manager 3, you will support the Plutonium Facilities Engineering (PFE) Division by providing strategic and operational leadership in alignment with the division's mission to deliver innovative engineering solutions for national security. You will assist the Project Control Engineers (PFE-PCE) Group in setting direction and priorities while ensuring technical and administrative execution is consistent with nuclear facility requirements, the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE), and Configuration Management (CM) program expectations. Your oversight will ensure that engineering functions-including design, field execution, procurement, project management, and discipline-specific engineering-are performed in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and standards. You will also lead efforts to resolve technical and personnel challenges, enabling sustained engineering performance in support of reliable, safe, and mission-aligned facility operations. In addition, but not limited to, the incumbent will assist the Group Leader in developing staffing plans, in accordance with customer requirements and within budget constraints, perform recruiting and hiring activities to implement those plans, and develop staff through training, mentoring and qualification programs. What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
Leadership
Central to this position, we are seeking a qualified and talented individual that has demonstrated Leadership and innovation in managing a multi-disciplined engineering organization. The ideal candidate will have prior experience managing technical teams and interfacing with other engineering disciplines. Knowledge and Experience
This position will serve in a management role and provide expert knowledge and experience in engineering and administration for facility projects and on-going operations and maintenance within nuclear facilities is required. Specific knowledge and experience sought for includes: Leadership of technical organizations supporting nuclear facility operations, including maintenance, systems engineering, safety basis development, and project execution. Experience should include efforts to establish and continuously improve Conduct of Engineering (CoE) implementation, with a focus on ensuring safe and reliable facility operations. Proven ability to build and maintain strong internal and external customer relationships, with a track record of achieving high customer satisfaction. This includes demonstrated skill in negotiating with stakeholders, navigating organizational dynamics, and resolving conflicts constructively. Expertise in developing cost estimates, detailed schedules, and conducting schedule performance and cost analysis for multidisciplinary engineering teams across various project phases and operational activities.
Training/Certifications:
A professional license (PE) in an engineering discipline from a recognized licensing board or certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred but not required.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation as well as meet the 426.2a education and experience.426.2a Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree plus four years of nuclear experience required. Job-related education or experience may be substituted on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable DOE requirements. A degree may substitute for up to 50% of the required experience. Facility-specific training will be provided based on the individual's qualifications and position responsibilities. Minimum requirements must be met at the time of hire.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of LANL activities and nuclear operations including project execution and management, legal, procurement, construction, environmental safety and health (ES&H), and quality assurance.
Knowledge/experience of LANL Engineering Standards Manual; LANL Conduct of Engineering procedures; and DOE Orders and Standards related to nuclear facility design, construction, and project management.
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards in common use at DOE and DOD facilities (ASME, NQA-1, IBC, IEBC, IEEE, NFPA, etc).Experience developing and managing project design estimate and schedules.
Understanding of US Government contracting or procurement methods/processes, specifically related to subcontract Architecture & Engineering agreements.
Prior experience working for/with the DOE or DOD in an engineering, operations, maintenance, or project management capacity.
Prior operations, engineering, maintenance, or project management experience working at nuclear, accelerator, high-explosives, or other high-risk/high-consequence facilities.
Experience in developing and managing budgets.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation)
General Physical Mobility, standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending. Specific Physical Mobility use of both hands, use of both arms, use of both legs, use of both feet, carry/lift up to 20 pounds. Work Environments; work in a noisy environment, work near sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, work near machinery with moving parts, working overtime or an irregular schedule. 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. Work Schedule
This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager. 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. 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 maternity and parental leave Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually) Learning opportunities and tuition assistance Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, 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.426.2A
This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job. 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. 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.
