Principal Nuclear Engineer Job at COMPA Industries, Inc., Los Alamos, NM

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  • COMPA Industries, Inc.
  • Los Alamos, NM

Job Description

Principal Nuclear Engineering (SME-3)

📍 Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

💵 $120–$130/hr

🔐 Must Obtain DOE Q Clearance

🇺🇸 U.S. Citizenship Required

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a Principal Nuclear Engineering professional to provide senior-level technical leadership supporting nuclear facility design, construction, startup, and operations.

You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME-3) guiding multi-discipline engineering teams, reviewing complex design packages, interpreting DOE/NNSA standards, and solving high-hazard technical challenges that directly support national security missions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering activities across nuclear facility systems, structures, and components
  • Perform 30/60/90% design reviews and provide expert technical guidance
  • Interpret and apply DOE/NNSA codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Conduct independent engineering assessments and root-cause evaluations
  • Direct and mentor multi-discipline engineering teams
  • Support schedule/cost evaluations (P6, MS Project, EVMS)

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree + 10+ years engineering/technical leadership experience (or equivalent)
  • Expertise with DOE/NNSA nuclear facility standards (ASME, NQA-1, NFPA, IEEE, NEC, etc.)
  • Experience leading engineering teams in high-hazard or nuclear environments
  • Strong communication and technical decision-making skills
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a DOE Q-Clearance

Why Join Us?

Work that matters. Competitive pay. Opportunities to influence mission-critical national security projects.

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