Project Engineer

GEM Technologies, Inc. • Los Alamos, NM

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico with hybrid flexibility. The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov). GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be a United States (U.S.) citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as acting Project Engineer, leading and managing engineering scope and execution.
• Support fabrication and procurement efforts, including design and construction of PIT-related equipment.
• Oversee renovation and fabrication of specialized equipment supporting nuclear mission objectives.
• Coordinate with procurement engineers, vendors, and technical experts to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and engineering deliverables across a multi-phase program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with mission requirements.
• Participate in vendor visits and inspections as needed (short-term travel).
• Support ongoing mission needs, including occasional overtime.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance (including HSA & PPO options)
• Dental Insurance (including HSA & PPO options)
• Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

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