Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Construction Engineer 3 in Los Alamos, NM. 2 Positions open!

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.  position will support the Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Navarro employee in a staff augmentation position.

Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world.

The Construction Engineer 3 is responsible for ensuring that the technical aspects of construction and maintenance projects are executed in full conformance with the Approved Project Documents by monitoring facility maintenance and construction activities. This is accomplished by providing input during scoping, design, execution, and project closeout to ensure baseline documents are accurate, design documents are adhered to, and as-built configurations are verified. Construction Engineers expedite project execution by identifying issues, coordinating technical solutions, and providing timely guidance to the constructor through approved procedures. At the level 3 position, leadership experience is a requirement.

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of construction engineering principles.

• Demonstrated expertise in conducting field verifications of construction work to oversee, facilitate, and enforce compliance with drawings, specifications, national codes and standards.

• Demonstrated expertise in collaborative problem solving to resolve facility and infrastructure engineering issues in the field as the liaison between design engineers and the constructor.

• Proven ability to suggest, develop, and implement process improvements.

• Demonstrated skills in multi-disciplinary team building and leadership.

• Expert knowledge in developing Material Take Offs

• Expert knowledge in technical codes pertaining to various disciplines ex: ASME B31, NEC, ASME AG-1, ACI, etc.

This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. This DOE Order establishes entry-level requirements to ensure employees in the positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Education Experience for the Construction Engineer 3 Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and 6 years of practical work experience OR 14 years of industry experience. Current registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.

• Expert organizational skills for field engineering oversight and statusing of multiple simultaneous construction projects.

• Experienced in independently leading others in your field in the execution of their duties.

• Experienced in working independently on tasks ranging in complexity.

• Proven experience mentoring junior Field Engineers and Engineering Technologists in their design review, pre-construction coordination, and construction oversite activities.

• Proficiency in reviewing engineering submittals and ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.

• Advanced design and/or construction experience in nuclear, accelerator, laboratory, or industrial facility operations.

• Expert knowledge of construction work planning and control methods; facility maintenance and installation techniques and construction principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices.

• Proficient at reviewing field material purchase requisitions through material take-off, including the review of estimated quantities and ensuring compliance with design specifications and drawings.

• Advanced understanding of engineering and construction techniques, applications of engineering and construction methods, and application of technology and tools to conventional facility operation and construction operations.

• Experience with design and/or installation of facility and infrastructure systems.

• Expert knowledge of industry, regulatory, or Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the particular construction discipline.

• Knowledge of DOE and LANL Engineering Standards and Conduct of Engineering.

*Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required. *Must have the ability to secure a DOE Level Q Security Clearance.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability