Project Engineer 2

Coastal International Security, Inc•Los Alamos, NM

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the renovation of 30 nuclear pits at Los Alamos National Laboratory - one of the lab's highest-priority nuclear infrastructure programs. As a PE2, you'll manage engineering functions across all phases of the renovation, coordinating with nuclear safety, radiological controls, mechanical systems, and vendor teams in a highly regulated environment. This is a genuine ownership role for an engineer ready to make an impact on a national security mission.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
4-year Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, or related field)
2–5 Years of progressive engineering experience
Hybrid schedule - combination of on-site (Los Alamos, NM) and remote work

Nice To Haves

Glovebox design, modification, or maintenance experience
Nuclear engineering or DOE/NRC-regulated facility background
Mechanical/HVAC design experience in nuclear or classified environments
Familiarity with DOE Orders, nuclear criticality safety, or radiological work controls

Responsibilities

Manage engineering functions across all phases of the 30-pit renovation project at LANL
Coordinate design reviews, technical submittals, and engineering change documentation
Interface with nuclear safety, radiological control, and quality assurance teams
Support glovebox design modifications, maintenance planning, and operational readiness
Oversee mechanical and HVAC systems engineering for confinement and process areas
Travel to vendor sites as required to witness fabrication, testing, and acceptance activities (per diem provided)
Prepare and review engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and procedures
Support project scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting to project management