Project Engineer III

at  Strategic Management Solutions LLC

SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. A small business founded in 2008, SMSI has built an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.
EOE/AA - M/F/Vet/Disability/Drug-Free Workplace
SMSI is looking for a Project Engineer 4 to support SMSI’s work for Los Alamos National Laboratory

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Plutonium Infrastructure Engineering Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions that enable the Laboratory’s scientific and national security mission. We are responsible for implementing the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program at Los Alamos National Laboratory in direct support of the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Plutonium Infrastructure (ALDPi) portfolio. The positions are in nuclear and/or non‐nuclear facilities located within the Pajarito corridor of the laboratory. The program elements include processes, standards, training, and qualifications that are generally applicable throughout the life cycle of a facility. They exist to effectively manage risks and satisfy customer requirements in a safe, secure, cost effective, and environmentally responsible manner.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 12 or more years of practical work experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a senior technical advisor implementing, overseeing, and assessing engineering activities.
• Advanced experience working with design and construction contracts.
• Advanced experience in cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, and cost and variance analysis.
• Proven/Demonstrated experience: leading design teams and resolving technical issues; working with EVMS compliant schedule and cost control systems (i.e. training as Control Accounts Manager.
• Advance knowledge of new methods of design and construction, related construction practices and the economics involved and application of industry codes and standards.
• Understanding of and experience working with Performance Based Indicators.
• Experience in the development and implementation of a Project engineering program.
• Qualifications as Control Accounts Manager
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Desktop automation skills required (MS Office Suite).
• Knowledge of and experience with NQA‐1 quality requirements.
• Experience in DOE/NNSA nonreactor nuclear facilities and radiological facilities or projects.
• Knowledge of industry, regulatory, and DOE/NNSA complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to Vital Safety Systems such as DOE 420.1C and DOE STD‐ 1189.
• Working knowledge of related non‐reactor nuclear codes, standards, best practice nonreactor nuclear/hazardous mechanical confinement systems, and knowledge in generation of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Demonstrated experience with development of safety class and safety significant designs.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional registration as a professional engineer or registered architect .
• Advanced degree in relevant field.
• Experience with developing schedules using tools such as MS Project or Oracle P6.
• Current or previous certification in Earned Value Management systems (EVMS), including experience with successful implementation and maintenance of EVMS to help manage a project/program.
• Knowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering principals, policies and procedures, standards, including DOE O 413.B‐Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET‐accredited college or university.

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