Lead Project Engineer 1 - Government Services

Sargent & Lundy • Oak Ridge, TN

289d • $109,410 - $168,770

About The Position

As a Project Manager, you will be assigned to work on one or more project teams and assist the engineering team members in the execution of their project work. The project teams will include resources from multiple Sargent & Lundy (S&L) offices and projects may involve the design of new and / or modifications and upgrades to existing facilities, structures, systems, and components. It is anticipated that most of the work will be associated with Los Alamos National Laboratory and, specifically, its nuclear facilities; however, there may be opportunities to participate in projects elsewhere in New Mexico and around the Department of Energy Complex. Working under the direction of the New Mexico Operations Vice President who is based in Albuquerque, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your skills in design, engineering, project and client management.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
• Must be able to pass a U.S. Government security clearance check; a DOE Q clearance is preferred
• This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program; a master's degree is preferred
• Working knowledge of processes and procedures for planning, scheduling, budgeting, and tracking engineering design projects; Sargent & Lundy's processes are based on the principles and practices of the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Candidates shall possess a working knowledge of operations in facilities involving hazardous operations such as DOE nuclear facilities
• At least ten years of experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills along with strong PC skills are required

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in software tools such as Excel, Primavera/P6, Microsoft Project, and other Microsoft Office software tools, is highly desirable
• An understanding of the practical application of engineering and technology, including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design
• Construction planning, oversight, and safety, especially in a highly regulated environment like a DOE national laboratory, is highly desirable
• Familiarity with NQA-1 Quality Assurance programs and procedures

Responsibilities

• Close coordination with and management of client interfaces
• Resource planning, coordination of resources, and assistance with integration of project participants
• Management of technical work, tracking, management, and reporting of project budget and schedule progress, both internally to S&L as well as to clients

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree