Project Controls Engineer 3 (Project Controls 3)

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. The PCE3 will perform planning and scheduling activities including schedule development, maintenance, integration, and analysis; cost engineering activities including estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, with potential growth into Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and reporting.

What You Will Doy158000What You Will Do

This Project Controls Engineer 3 (PCE3)/Project Controls 3 position is within the Project Controls Division (PC-DO) and will be deployed into programs within the Weapons Directorate (DDW) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The selected candidate will support implementation of LANL project controls systems, processes, procedures, and tools across complex national security programs.

The PCE3 will perform planning and scheduling activities including schedule development, maintenance, integration, and analysis; cost engineering activities including estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, with potential growth into Earned Value Management System (EVMS) implementation and reporting.

The selected candidate will support Program Managers, Control Account Managers, and program leadership by providing objective performance measurement and actionable project controls insight to support effective decision-making.

At the Project Controls Engineer 3 level, the candidate may independently lead discrete project controls scope areas, mentor junior project controls personnel, and coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders or organizations.

Location / Duty Station

This position will support operations located at the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) in Mercury, Nevada. The selected candidate is expected to work onsite in support of programmatic and operational mission activities associated with national security execution environments.

The Mercury duty station requires close coordination with multi-disciplinary teams supporting planning, scheduling, execution, readiness, and operational integration activities in dynamic field and test environments.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently in a remote duty station environment while maintaining alignment with Laboratory project controls standards, governance, and reporting requirements, with the potential for the following:

• Travel between Los Alamos National Laboratory and NNSS locations, ~3 times per year
• Support during elevated operational tempo periods
• Participation in onsite planning reviews and readiness activities
• Coordination across geographically distributed organizations

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project controls functions including planning/scheduling and cost engineering
• Experience supporting schedule development, maintenance, progress assessment, and schedule analysis
• Knowledge of project controls principles, methodologies, and industry best practices
• Experience supporting or working within an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) environment
• Experience using Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools
• Knowledge of cost collection, forecasting, performance measurement, and reporting processes
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to obtain a DOE 'Q' clearance

Education/Experience

Project Controls Engineer 3: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working within DOE/NNSA programs or regulated environments
• Experience supporting large-scale programs or complex technical projects
• Experience using Primavera P6 and Deltek Cobra
• Familiarity with Weapons Directorate mission areas or NNSA program execution environments
• Experience supporting remote site operations or geographically distributed project teams
• Experience supporting integrated planning activities in high-consequence operational environments
• Experience coordinating planning and execution activities across multiple organizations and locations

Mission Environment:

This position supports mission-critical national security operations in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment requiring strong initiative, adaptability, and coordination across technical, operational, and programmatic organizations.

Position Commitment:

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

Note to Applicants:

Applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter along with a resume detailing how they meet each minimum requirement to be considered for this position.

While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.