Merrick & Company Looking for Project Engineer – Glovebox Projects at Los Alamos, NM  Full Time

Do you consider yourself to be a problem solver? Do you ask questions, seek resources and investigate until you find a solution or complete a task assigned?

Do you want to be a technical leader in glovebox design?

Are you looking to live and work in a family-friendly community with lots of outdoor activities?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, this might be the job for you!

Merrick is seeking a Project Engineer who has a passion for designing custom solutions, mentoring a team and collaborating across engineering disciplines. This team provides full service nuclear design solutions to the federal government (DOE, NNSA, and NIST), nuclear research, nuclear medicine, and the commercial nuclear power industries.

Scope/Key Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will work in a dynamic multi-discipline environment, designing systems and equipment for non-reactor nuclear facilities. The individual will direct a multi-disciplined team of engineers and designers, and serve as the primary technical interface with clients, project management, and procurement professionals. The Project Engineer serves as a liaison between the Project Manager and technical disciplines and is responsible for:

• Assisting the Project Manager with managing scope, schedule, and cost
• Leading design activities and managing design deliverables
• Ensuring client satisfaction and working closely with the client’s technical team
• Coordinating engineering disciplines and managing discipline interfaces
• Managing project resources, managing technical changes, and expediting scheduled activities

Required Experience

• Minimum ten (10) years of engineering experience and five (5) years in Project Engineering
• Background in nuclear facility design and engineering
• Experience with DOE or NNSA projects
• Experience with nuclear quality assurance standards
• Experience with supervising engineers and designers
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Scheduling Software (e.g. MS Office, Primavera)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills
• Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Sciences in Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited program
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.
• Certifications: Professional licensure is highly desired.
• The client projects for this position require your ability to obtain and maintain a LANL uncleared badge.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• 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.
• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• 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.

Additional information

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid time off (PTO). This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot bonuses.
• We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Merrick & Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.