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Project Engineer 3

COMPA Industries, Inc.
Los Alamos, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026
Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Project Engineer 3 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.

  • Pay: $70/hr - $75/hr
  • Location: 100% Onsite – Los Alamos, NM (TA-55, installation support)
  • Citizenship: US Citizenship Required
  • Work Schedule: Flexible (4/10s preferred; day/night/weekend shift options)
  • Clearance: DOE Q Clearance preferred, or ability to obtain
  • Job Posting: JP3069

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

To be considered, candidates must meet the following three conditions:

  • U.S. Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
  • 6 years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
  • Must be willing to work 100% onsite at LANL – hybrid/remote not permitted

Impact

This position plays a vital role in supporting the safe and efficient execution of engineering solutions at the Plutonium Facility (PF-4). As part of the Project Engineering Group (PFE-PE), you will manage engineering deliverables, design reviews, and field execution to advance projects that safeguard the nation’s nuclear capabilities. Responsibilities and Duties

  • Lead development of technical scopes and coordination with customers
  • Manage full design review lifecycle (30%/60%/90%) with internal/external SMEs
  • Champion technical quality and compliance across all phases of project execution
  • Oversee design deviations and change control processes
  • Collect, review, and archive project documentation in accordance with LANL standards

Minimum Qualifications

  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multi-discipline coordination
  • Strong understanding of engineering deliverables and lifecycle workflows
  • Familiar with DOE or DOD regulated environments
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and project leadership skills
  • Experience in design change management and document control

Desired Skills

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Experience with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and EVMS
  • Familiarity with NQA-1, ASME, IEEE, NFPA, and other DOE-relevant codes
  • Background in electrical systems, glovebox design, or high-consequence facilities
  • Prior experience mentoring junior engineers

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Required: ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Engineering 6 years’ experience
  • Desired: Advanced degree and/or PE license

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

Compa Offers Meaningful Work In a Mission-focused Environment With

  • Immediate impact on national security
  • Broad technical collaboration across install groups
  • Potential for per diem or relocation support
  • Long-term stability with conversion potential after 2 years

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. COMPA’s policy may disqualify candidates with certain criminal histories from specific roles.

Salary : $70 - $75

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