Construction Engineer

SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSI has grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and by delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.

 

SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

Job Summary

SMSI, LLC is seeking multiple junior, mid, and senior level Construction Engineers to support construction projects for a variety of clients and projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deliverables for construction closeout and turnover package development including review and closure of all subcontractor submittals, construction and verification test data, and subcontractor as-built documentation.
• Provide support to more experienced construction engineering personnel by performing routine construction engineering assignments at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
• Assigned to a discipline position within the Construction Management Division in an administrative or technical capacity.
• Complete assigned tasks under routine supervision and technical directions.
  
  
  

Required Skills/ Abilities

• Minimum of 2-8 years of related experience, depending on the level for the position.
• Demonstrated understanding of capital construction projects (i.e., understand role of contractor, designer, owner).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Capability to organize project documentation using various means (e.g., spreadsheets, databases).
• Capability with MS Office Suite and ability/willingness to learn new software packages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with clients, contractors, and consultant on a day-to-day basis.
• Self-starter with ability to work with limited oversight.
• Candidates must be able to work onsite at LANL.
• Knowledge is normally acquired through: a recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline or specialized courses in engineering disciplines, and/or 5 years actual work experience and certifications leading to the thorough understanding of the knowledge described above.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.
  
  
  

Desired Skills

Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred but not required:

• Previous experience working at LANL and/or nuclear facilities is preferred but not required.
• An active or recently inactive DOE Q or DOD Top Secret clearance is a plus.
  
  
  

Education

• Depending on the level of position, candidate should have a bachelor's degree and 2 years of work experience in related field or 6 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• More senior level positions should have a bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience or certifications or 12 years of related experience without a degree.
• Knowledge is normally acquired through: a recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline or specialized courses in engineering disciplines, and/or 5 years actual work experience and certifications leading to the thorough understanding of the knowledge described above.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform walk downs onsite.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• This job operates in a professional office environment and occasional construction site visits
• Construction site visits require wearing of hard hats, safety glasses, hard toe shoes, and climbing of ladders.
• May be required to travel to other office locations.
• May be required to travel to client facilities or fabrication and manufacturing facilities.