Project Engineer

Salary Confidential Position range in Northern Region $70k - $118k Per Year Project Engineer Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC

Occupation:

Civil Engineers

Location:

Los Alamos, NM - 87544

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

05/27/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Jobs

Web Site:

New Mexico Jobs Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

06/01/2026

Expires:

06/26/2026

Agency Job ID:

3593364 Job #: 959259 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 72 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for Project Engineer 2 and 3 opportunities in Los Alamos, NM, to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Per diem available for those who qualify.

Work Location:

Hybrid - occasional travel onsite; local candidates can work in the facility

Group/Organization:

PIE-EPF1

(Los Alamos/Otowi 03-261 Building number or Sante Fe/Pacheco building)

Travel:

To vendor facilities on occasion (a week at a time, estimated every 3-4 months)

Work Schedule:

M-F 4/10 or 9/80 schedule, Occasional OT based on mission need, no on-call required

Summary:

The Project Engineer will play a central role in supporting the 30-PIT mission through fabrication, procurement, and equipment renovation efforts within LANLs Plutonium Facility (PF-4). This position is responsible for leading the fabrication and procurement of PIT-related systems, including building and delivering critical components while ensuring alignment with mission objectives and technical requirements. The Project Engineer will support the renovation and fabrication of equipment, driving improvements to performance, reliability, and operational readiness in support of PIT production. This individual will work closely with procurement engineers, internal stakeholders, and a diverse team of subject matter experts and external vendors to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions. Throughout all phases, the Project Engineer is accountable for ensuring that technical solutions meet mission requirements, facilitating collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining alignment between engineering deliverables and program goals. The role requires strong engagement with vendors and project teams to execute fabrication and procurement strategies effectively while ensuring successful project delivery and documentation compliance.

Required Qualifications:

Level 2: Bachelors degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, biological) from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of practical work experience Level 3: Bachelors degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of practical work experience

Software Knowledge:

MS Teams and MS Office products Nuclear project and glovebox experience Mechanical and HVAC experience Knowledge and experience in managing technical teams and interfacing with other engineering disciplines Knowledge and understanding of technical scope development and senior-level understating of common engineering design document deliverables

Project Engineering Qualifications Test:

All Project Engineers will be required to pass an Oral Qualifications Test within 12 months of their hiring date

Administrative Subcontract Technical Representative:

All Project Engineers will be required to be qualified as an Administrative Subcontract Technical Representative (AdSTR) within 3 months of their hiring date

Other Job Requirements:

United States Citizenship Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance. If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewaters experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards. Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning

DAY 1. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with

EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers