Los Alamos National Laboratory

Procurement Engineer (Engineering Technologist 1)

Los Alamos National Laboratory$87K — $143K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or a related field.
  • 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Basic understanding of supply chain management processes and strategies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software programs.
  • Familiarity with national codes and standards.
  • Ability to manage multiple activities with minimal supervision.
  • Active DOE Q-level clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Extract technical data from engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Ensure procured materials meet design requirements and standards.
  • Manage a consolidated bill of materials (CBOM).
  • Interface with procurement and warehousing teams for project support.
  • Participate in Integrated Project Team meetings.
  • Serve as the primary contact for project personnel in SCL-1.
  • Communicate shift handoff information effectively to maintain workflow.

Benefits

  • PPO or High-Deductible medical insurance with nationwide network.
  • Dental and Vision insurance provided.
  • Free basic life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Paid childbirth and parental leave available.
  • Award-winning 401(k) plan with matching and annual contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and learning opportunities.
  • Flexible schedules, PTO, and paid holidays offered.
  • Onsite gyms and wellness programs accessible to employees.
  • Comprehensive relocation packages for those moving from over 50 miles.
Full Job Description
Description

Job Title Procurement Engineer (Engineering Technologist 1)

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name SCL-1/Procurement Engineering & Acquisition Management

Minimum Salary 87800

Maximum Salary 143000

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
What You Will Do

The Supply Chain Logistics Division's (SCL-DO) Procurement Engineering & Acquisition Management (SCL-1) team is seeking a skilled Engineering Technologist 1 to perform Procurement Engineering activities for individually assigned projects in support of multiple construction programs in and around TA55.

This candidate will be responsible for extracting technical data from engineering drawings and specifications to ensure procured materials meet design requirements as they pertain to national codes and standards as well as LANL quality requirements. They will manage a consolidated bill of materials (CBOM), and interface with procurement and warehousing teams as materials are made available to support construction project objectives. They will also participate in IPT meetings and serve as a primary SCL-1 point of contact for project personnel.

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.

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What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements: Applicants must submit a comprehensive resume reflective of relevant experience that addresses the minimum job requirements and desired qualifications of the position below for full consideration.
  • Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
  • Additional Skills and Knowledge:
    • A basic understanding of the supply chain management process and strategies.
    • Familiarity with reviewing technical specifications and engineering design drawings to extract technical information.
    • Basic understanding of national codes and standards used to establish material characteristics.
    • Basic knowledge of QA standards and applicability.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Access, Excel & Word) along with experience using other relevant software programs.
    • A reliable internet connection to enable offsite work.
    • The ability to report to site in Los Alamos as needed for project meetings, material walkdowns, and/or team meetings.
    • The ability to work a shift schedule that could include night or weekend work depending on business needs.
    • The ability to initiate and manage shift hand off communication (i.e., gather required information when coming on shift and report progress and ongoing action items when leaving).
    • The ability to handle multiple activities with minimal supervision.
    • The ability to deliver clear and concise written and oral communication.
    • The ability to work independently and in a team setting to deliver outstanding customer service.

Qualifications We Require:
  • Knowledge of relevant Los Alamos Laboratory procedures, standards, and guides.
  • Knowledge of industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA complex specific codes and standards.
  • An active DOE Q-level clearance.

Term Appointment: This position is for a Term Appointment: hired for periods of up to a maximum of 10 years. Term employees are at-will and may be terminated at any time.

Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. This is not a Telework or Remote position. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Work Schedule: This position may/will require 24/7 coverage, which could/will involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for the shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order 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 1 year.

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.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Term Appointment

Term Appointment

Contact Details

Contact Name Lujan, Oscar Rene

Email [email protected]

Work Telephone

About Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory initially organized during World War II for the design of nuclear weapons as part of the Manhattan Project. It is located a short distance northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico in the southwestern United States. LANL conducts research in fields such as national security, space exploration, renewable energy, medicine, nanotechnology, and supercomputing. It is the largest institution of its kind in the world. LANL is managed and operated by Triad National Security, LLC, which is composed of Battelle Memorial Institute, the University of California, and the Texas A&M University System.
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