Project Engineer 3 Nuclear Infrastructure

Coastal International Security, Inc • Los Alamos, NM

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This senior-level engineering position supports the renovation of 30 nuclear pits at Los Alamos National Laboratory. As a PE3, you'll lead engineering functions and serve as a technical authority across the renovation program - coordinating across disciplines, managing vendor activities, and driving safe, compliant execution in a Hazard Category 2 nuclear environment.

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)
• 5–10 Years of progressive engineering experience with demonstrated leadership
• Demonstrated glovebox design, modification, or operational readiness leadership
• Senior nuclear engineering experience in DOE/NRC-regulated facilities
• Advanced Mechanical/HVAC design for nuclear or classified confinement systems
• Familiarity with DOE Orders, nuclear criticality safety, or radiological work controls

Nice To Haves

• PE license or EIT with path to PE

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering functions across all phases of the 30-pit renovation project at LANL
• Serve as technical authority for design reviews, engineering change control, and technical submittats
• Interface with nuclear safety, radiological control, and quality assurance teams
• Lead glovebox design modifications and operational readiness support
• Direct mechanical and HVAC systems engineering for confinement and process areas
• Travel to vendor sites as required to lead fabrication reviews, testing, and acceptance (per diem provided)
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, and procedures
• Support project scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting to senior project management

Benefits

• Per Diem paid when required to travel to vendor sites

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior