Los Alamos National Laboratory

Procurement Engineer (Engineering Technologist 1)

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related field
  • 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Basic understanding of supply chain management processes
  • Familiarity with technical specifications and engineering design drawings
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software programs
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends if required

Responsibilities

  • Extract technical data from engineering drawings and specifications
  • Manage a consolidated bill of materials (CBOM) for projects
  • Interface with procurement and warehousing teams for material availability
  • Participate in Integrated Project Team (IPT) meetings
  • Serve as primary point of contact for project personnel in SCL-1 team
  • Support construction objectives related to multiple projects
  • Ensure compliance with national codes, standards, and LANA quality requirements

Benefits

  • Multiple medical insurance options with a large nationwide network
  • Paid childbirth and parental leave
  • Award-winning 401(k) plan with generous matching contributions
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off (PTO)
  • Onsite fitness facilities and wellness programs
  • Relocation packages for candidates moving from outside a 50-mile radius
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.
    • Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but who do not meet the two-year experience requirement, are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an allowable variance.
  • 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 Desire:
  • 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.

Note to Applicants: 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

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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