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Project Controls 4

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Pay Rate: $85/hr – $95/hr

Assignment Duration: 1 Year

Positions Available: 2

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls 4 to support project execution activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role provides senior-level expertise in project planning, scheduling, cost engineering, and Earned Value Management (EVMS) to ensure successful delivery of complex technical projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls systems, cost estimating, schedule development, and financial analysis, with the ability to identify cost and schedule trends and provide actionable recommendations to project leadership.

This position works under consultative direction and may provide technical oversight and leadership for project controls teams, ensuring compliance with project objectives, schedules, and financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and project controls processes.
• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, cost control, and financial reporting activities for complex projects.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deliverables.
• Identify cost and schedule trends and provide analysis and recommendations to project leadership.
• Supervise or provide technical direction for planning, scheduling, and cost engineering activities.
• Prepare and review cost reports, schedule analysis, and project performance metrics.
• Support project organizational and administrative activities including budget tracking and performance monitoring.
• Provide innovative solutions to cost and schedule challenges on complex technical projects.
• Develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards to improve project control performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are achieved on time and within budget.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or related field.
• 12+ years of related project controls experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong experience with cost estimating, cost control, and financial analysis for large projects.
• Demonstrated experience with schedule development, monitoring, and analysis.
• Experience supporting EVMS-based project environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and related tools).
• Ability to work independently and provide leadership on complex project assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in DOE, NNSA, or federal project environments.
• Prior experience supporting engineering, construction, or technical programs.
• Experience working as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or supporting project budgets and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of project financial status reporting and earned revenue tracking.

Work Environment

• Onsite position located in Los Alamos, NM.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Work performed in a non-secure area with no clearance required for start.
• Position supports project activities within the PC organization at LANL.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $85/hr – $95/hr
• Potential short-term per diem available for qualifying candidates.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact national laboratory projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

COMPA Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting agencies.

No C2C or agency submissions will be accepted.

Work Control Planner 2

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $55/hr – $60/hr

Schedule: 4x10 (supporting 24/7 operations)

Duration: 12-month contract with strong possibility of extension

Position Overview

COMPA Industries is seeking an experienced Work Control Planner 2 to support operations and maintenance planning activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role supports the execution plan of PF-4 glovebox installation and facility operations and requires the development and coordination of detailed work packages in a highly regulated nuclear environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting DOE, nuclear, industrial, or highly regulated facility operations and will be responsible for planning and developing safe, executable work packages that support maintenance, modification, and operational activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review technical work packages, including labor, materials, time estimates, and safety requirements.
• Prepare step-by-step work instructions and procedures for operations, maintenance, and facility modifications.
• Plan work activities related to mechanical, electrical, chemical, or radiological systems within nuclear facilities.
• Identify and resolve work constraints, ensuring packages are ready for safe execution.
• Coordinate with engineers, maintenance teams, safety personnel, and project managers to support work execution.
• Ensure planning documentation complies with LANL and DOE safety and operational standards.
• Support work package closure activities and documentation review.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical discipline, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in work control planning, maintenance planning, or operations planning.
• Experience developing technical work packages, procedures, or planning documentation.
• Ability to work in high-hazard or highly regulated environments such as DOE, nuclear, defense, or industrial facilities.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DOE or NNSA facilities.
• Familiarity with the following systems:
• MWP
• Primavera P6
• Asset Suite
• Experience in work control, maintenance planning, or facility operations in nuclear or industrial environments.
• PPA certification (Policy Procedure Writer) is a plus.

Work Environment & Schedule

• 100% onsite at Los Alamos National Laboratory (TA-55).
• 4/10 schedule supporting 24/7 operations including potential shift work:
• Tue–Fri Days (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Tue–Fri Nights (5:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
• Fri–Mon Days (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Fri–Mon Nights (5:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
• On-call and overtime may be required.

Additional Details

• Number of Positions: 2
• Assignment Duration: 1 year with possible extension
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance required

Compensation

$55 – $60 per hour, depending on experience.

Important Notice

This position is open to individual applicants only.

No outside recruiting agencies, third-party submissions, or C2C (Corp-to-Corp) arrangements will be accepted.

Any resumes submitted by agencies without a signed agreement with COMPA Industries will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Operations Specialist 4

Duration: 12 months with extension

Location: Los Alamos, NM

Summary:

Day-to-day technical interface between the facility operations organization and the programmatic tenants in a laboratory room or a collection of rooms. Assists in the day-to-day business operations functions and in the development and delivery of facility operations-focused programs, policies, processes, and procedures in support of safe and compliant facility operations. Duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to, providing guidance on governmental regulations and Laboratory guidelines; conducting incident and general issues management investigations and reporting; participating in or supporting readiness reviews for operations; supporting the activity approval process; developing and maintaining required operational documentation and procedural manuals; planning and budgeting; and providing other compliance and/or quality-related support functions including development of training, delivery of facility-level training, tracking and assurance of employee training; property accountability, and access control. Provides other operational/administrative support functions as required.

Required Qualifications:

A recognized bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline and minimum of eight (8) years related experience or combination of education and relevant experience. 15 or more years’ experience in the construction field and 5 years of experience supporting the DOE mission is highly desired. Previous qualifications as an Electrical Field Work Supervisor, Field Work Supervisor, or Responsible (Line) Manager, and previous work experience in a DOE Plutonium facility are preferred. Prior DOE experience in construction or D&D projects and experience in a work control setting with alignment to quality control, assurance and managing complex issues under NQA-1 is preferred.

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.

Project Controls Engineer 4

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Pay Rate: $85/hr – $91/hr

Assignment Duration: 1 Year

Positions Available: 2

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls 4 to support project execution activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This role provides senior-level expertise in project planning, scheduling, cost engineering, and Earned Value Management (EVMS) to ensure successful delivery of complex technical projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project controls systems, cost estimating, schedule development, and financial analysis, with the ability to identify cost and schedule trends and provide actionable recommendations to project leadership.

This position works under consultative direction and may provide technical oversight and leadership for project controls teams, ensuring compliance with project objectives, schedules, and financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and project controls processes.
• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, cost control, and financial reporting activities for complex projects.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and deliverables.
• Identify cost and schedule trends and provide analysis and recommendations to project leadership.
• Supervise or provide technical direction for planning, scheduling, and cost engineering activities.
• Prepare and review cost reports, schedule analysis, and project performance metrics.
• Support project organizational and administrative activities including budget tracking and performance monitoring.
• Provide innovative solutions to cost and schedule challenges on complex technical projects.
• Develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards to improve project control performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are achieved on time and within budget.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or related field.
• 12+ years of related project controls experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong experience with cost estimating, cost control, and financial analysis for large projects.
• Demonstrated experience with schedule development, monitoring, and analysis.
• Experience supporting EVMS-based project environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and related tools).
• Ability to work independently and provide leadership on complex project assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in DOE, NNSA, or federal project environments.
• Prior experience supporting engineering, construction, or technical programs.
• Experience working as a Control Account Manager (CAM) or supporting project budgets and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of project financial status reporting and earned revenue tracking.

Work Environment

• Onsite position located in Los Alamos, NM.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Work performed in a non-secure area with no clearance required for start.
• Position supports project activities within the PC organization at LANL.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

COMPA Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting agencies.

No C2C or agency submissions will be accepted.

Project Controls Engineer 4

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Senior Project Controls Engineer position at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary: $85/hr - $90/hr

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Citizenship: US citizenship Required

Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule

The Project Controls Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and the broader Project Controls System at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This position significantly influences the success of high-impact projects through expert cost engineering, scheduling, and project management support. The specialist will contribute to developing advanced techniques and standards, guiding project teams, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, and control activities for highly complex projects.
• Supervise and provide technical direction for planning/scheduling and cost engineering activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor progress against milestones.
• Prepare, review, and present detailed cost engineering and scheduling reports.
• Analyze cost trends and schedule performance for management attention.
• Provide innovative solutions to project control challenges and guide technical teams.
• Act as a subject matter expert in EVMS tools and processes.
• Utilize independent judgment to determine the best course of action for achieving project objectives.
• Work under consultative direction and with minimal supervision to meet long-range project goals.
• Support project administrative and organizational tasks, including financial reporting and status updates.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in project controls functions, including:

• Planning and scheduling (development, control, analysis)
• Cost engineering (estimating, control, financial reporting, and analysis)
• Proficiency in multiple software applications used for project controls and cost analysis.
• Experience with supervision, personnel administration, and technical training.
• Understanding of financial reporting systems and cost control procedures.
• Ability to work independently with wide latitude in methods and evaluation criteria.

Desired Skills

• Subject matter expertise in project management and EVMS.
• Proven ability to implement corrective actions and monitor project progress.
• Familiarity with engineering principles related to technical project implementation.
• Knowledge of control account management (CAM) duties and responsibilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Viewed as an expert in the field with the ability to guide the development of future concepts and project methodologies.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Post-graduate coursework or certifications in project controls or engineering disciplines is preferred.

Next Steps

If you are a driven and highly experienced project controls professional seeking a pivotal role in national security and scientific innovation, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume to be considered for this opportunity at Los Alamos National Laboratory. A recruiter from Compa Industries will contact qualified candidates to discuss next steps.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

COMPA's policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions.

Project Manager - Immediate Hiring

Los Alamos National Laboratory | Los Alamos, NM

Salary: $62 - $68 per hour + Per diem or Relocation packages (when applicable)

Schedule: 4/10 with expected overtime (Graveyard Shift may be required)

Are you an experienced construction project leader with nuclear or DOE experience looking to work on mission-critical infrastructure supporting national security?

COMPA Industries is hiring Project Manager / Construction Superintendents to support major projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory. These roles support construction and facility upgrades inside one of the nation’s most critical nuclear facilities.

Mandatory Experience Requirement – Please Read Before Applying

Candidates must meet all of the following requirements to be considered for this role:

• Nuclear experience is required – applications without direct nuclear project experience will not be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of construction or engineering-related experience.
• Must be able and willing to work graveyard shifts.
• Ability to acquire a DOE Q Clearance

What You’ll Do

• Lead construction projects valued up to $500K within LANL facilities
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget performance using EVMS and project controls
• Coordinate craft teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to ensure successful execution
• Conduct constructability reviews and field oversight during project execution
• Identify project risks, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and nuclear facility requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in construction, engineering, or project management
• Experience working in nuclear, DOE, or highly regulated industrial environments
• Demonstrated leadership managing field teams and complex projects
• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documents
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders

Position Details

• Location: Los Alamos National Laboratory – TA-55
• Schedule: 4x10 schedule with potential overtime
• Duration: 1-year assignment with extensions possible (up to 5 years)
• Environment: On-site construction within nuclear facility operations
• Clearance: Active DOE Q Clearance required

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on national security infrastructure
• Support one of the most important nuclear facilities in the United States
• Long-term project pipeline with extension potential
• Opportunity to lead critical construction initiatives

Equal Opportunity

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Note: COMPA's policy may disqualify applicants with certain criminal histories from employment in specific positions.

If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today!

Position:  Fixed Wing Pilot

Location : Albuquerque, NM

Airframe:  King Air 200

Schedule: 7 Days On and 7 Days Off

Annual Salary Range: $106,939 - $117,633

• 15,000 Sign-On Bonus (Must Complete Training and Check-Ride).
• 40,000 Retention Bonus (There is a 6 Month Waiting Period and This is a 3 Year Program).
• Up to 3,000 in Relocation Assistance. 
• Company Paid Crew Housing.

We’re hiring a fixed wing King Air 200 Pilot to provide medical air transportation services to our customers. This pilot will be qualified to fly our King Airplanes. Scheduled shifts run 7/7 and service day or night trips. Safety is a key pillar of our services; therefore, all of our pilots work on a quality, professional team that are committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Pilot will work with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities.
• Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals, including all FAR and company requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties.
• Maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and record keeping for shifts, load manifests, etc.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with both air and ground dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
• Provide shift change info to transitioning pilot and team and follows protocols for recording company change board details.
• Pilots are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing ground and air training.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Commercial Airplane Multi Engine Land (C-AMEL) Required. 
• Must be willing and able to obtain ATP within 5 years of employment.
• The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience.
• Ability to provide logbooks listing all flight dates and corresponding hours, along with a cumulative total that substantiates the time reported on the resume.
• Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred.
• Valid and unexpired driver's license.
• Current FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate.
• 2,500 Total Flight hours.
• 1,000 PIC hours.
• 500 Cross Country hours.
• 500 Multi-Engine hours.
• 100 Night hours.
• 75 Instrument (50 actual) hours.

Preferred Education:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or higher.  

Working Conditions:

• Required to work in outside weather conditions.
• May need to deice the plane, assist with towing the aircraft and maneuvering in and out of the hangar, prep the plane for flight.

Why Choose GMR? Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Here you’ll embark on meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we serve. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at  .

GMR’s Core Behaviors —keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services. 

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Check out our careers site to learn more about our benefit options.

Project Manager 2 / Superintendent 3

Company: Los Alamos National Laboratory

Salary: $62/hr - $68/hr

Location: TA55 Plant, Los Alamos, NM

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Work Schedule: 4/10 Schedule with anticipated overtime. (Graveyard shifts may be required).

Clearance: Ability to acquire a DOE Q Clearance

Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

Candidates must meet all of the following requirements to be considered for this role:

• Nuclear experience is required – applications without direct nuclear project experience will not be considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of construction or engineering-related experience.
• Must be able and willing to work graveyard shifts.

Impact

Join a high-performance Construction Superintendent team supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory’s mission-critical objectives. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead projects and personnel at one of the nation's most prestigious scientific institutions, directly contributing to national security and innovation.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Lead construction projects valued at $500k or less
• Oversee Superintendent 2 personnel as needed
• Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) for designated projects
• Conduct and lead investigations into abnormal events, incidents, or accidents
• Create and maintain project performance plans, schedules, and budgets
• Provide detailed variance analysis and implement corrective actions
• Present project updates to federal sponsors and senior stakeholders
• Interface with all levels of management and stakeholders
• Drive project execution in line with DOE 413.3B and EVMS standards
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards
• Lead constructability reviews and assess impacts on cost and schedule

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in engineering, procurement, or construction
• Demonstrated project leadership with budget, schedule, and scope management
• Experience with nuclear construction environments and DOE 413.3B compliance
• Deep understanding of collective bargaining agreements and labor coordination
• Proven ability to analyze blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Prior experience with computerized work management systems
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills

• Nuclear Worker designation
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management experience
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in secure and high-risk environments
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills

Education And Experience Requirements

• Recognized degree in engineering or scientific discipline, or
• Equivalent specialized training in project management with substantial practical experience

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs. Compa is committed to building strong communities, solving complex national challenges, and supporting our employees with competitive compensation and a collaborative culture. For over 30 years, we’ve partnered with top national labs, offering meaningful opportunities in cutting-edge environments.

Equal Opportunity

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Note: COMPA's policy may disqualify applicants with certain criminal histories from employment in specific positions.

Operations Support Specialist 3 / Field Work Supervisor

No C2C/1099

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an Operations Support Specialist 3 position at the Client in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary: $50 - $55/hr

Location: Los Alamos, NM

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Work Schedule: 9/80A schedule

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance

Impact

As an Operations Support Specialist 3, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the successful execution of construction activities and operational deliverables within a Hazard Category 2, Security Classification 2 radiological facility. Your oversight will directly impact mission success, regulatory compliance, safety performance, and the timely delivery of complex construction projects supporting the DOE mission. This position is responsible for the end-to-end success of construction and operational deliverables, ensuring quality, efficiency, safety, and compliance with Laboratory policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide oversight of overarching mission deliverables for construction activities and operations, ensuring quality, accuracy, efficiency, and successful completion.
• Ensure work is performed safely and delivered on schedule within a Hazard Category 2, Security Classification 2 radiological facility.
• Maintain compliance with Laboratory policies and regulatory requirements.
• Organize and oversee operations in construction and field controls.
• Ensure timely completion of discrete technical activities or operational projects.
• Adhere to technical project requirements and coordinate across multiple groups within construction projects to ensure proper staffing and execution.
• Provide timely group support services to assist construction projects.
• Ensure consistent application of construction engineering standards and practices across projects.
• Ensure documentation is adequate; develop documentation when gaps are identified.
• Install and improve processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Manage budgets and provide oversight of workers and subcontractors.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and customers.
• Oversee quality control and assurance activities and manage complex issues in alignment with NQA-1 standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15 or more years of experience in the construction field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting the DOE mission.
• Professional and safety certifications relevant to construction within the DOE and nuclear complex.
• Demonstrated experience supporting construction activities in regulated environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Desired Skills

• Prior DOE experience supporting construction projects.
• Experience in a work control setting aligned with quality control and quality assurance.
• Experience managing complex technical issues under NQA-1 requirements.
• Qualifications as an Electrical Field Work Supervisor, Field Work Supervisor, and/or Responsible (Line) Manager preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A recognized bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• 15+ years of construction experience, including 5+ years supporting DOE mission activities.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Construction Engineer / Senior Construction Engineer

Location: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) | Onsite

Salary Range: $63–$72 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Per Diem: Available for qualified candidates

Role Summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a Construction Engineer with strong experience in capital projects, mechanical systems, field engineering, and construction execution within regulated or industrial environments. This role supports construction projects from planning and design through installation, commissioning, and closeout, with opportunities to act as a technical lead or discipline specialist.

Ideal candidates have backgrounds similar to mechanical engineers, field engineers, project engineers, or senior project managers who have worked on large-scale infrastructure, power, water, industrial, or government projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support construction execution for capital projects including planning, constructability reviews, installation oversight, commissioning, and turnover
• Apply engineering judgment to resolve field issues, RFIs, constructability challenges, and schedule or scope impacts
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, inspectors, and stakeholders to ensure safety, quality, and compliance
• Serve as a discipline lead or technical resource for mechanical, HVAC, piping, utilities, or facility systems
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and change orders
• Support cost estimating, forecasting, scheduling, and procurement activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety requirements, and regulatory frameworks
• Mentor or provide technical guidance to junior engineers or field staff as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
• OR
• 8+ years of progressive experience in construction engineering, field engineering, or capital project delivery within industrial, infrastructure, or regulated environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting design-build or design-bid-build projects
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, piping, HVAC, utilities, or industrial facilities
• Experience working on large capital projects ($1M+ preferred)
• Ability to work independently in the field while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred / Highly Aligned Backgrounds

• Mechanical Engineer, Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or Senior Project Manager experience
• Power generation, water/wastewater, utilities, industrial, or government infrastructure projects
• Commissioning, startup, or operational turnover experience
• Regulated environments (DOE, DoD, FEMA, utilities, oil & gas, pharma, heavy industrial)
• Proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, Primavera, BIM, or MS Office

Nice-to-Have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience leading portions of multi-discipline construction projects
• Energy, sustainability, water systems, or industrial HVAC experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.