Senior Field Construction Engineer - Nuclear Facilities
Listed on 2026-03-10
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Senior Field Construction Engineer - Nuclear Facilities (DOE/LANL)
Company: COMPA Industries
Location:
Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite (TA-55)
Compensation: $65-$70/hr
Schedule:
4/10s preferred; other shifts considered
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance: DOE Q Clearance preferred, or ability to obtain
The Role
COMPA Industries is seeking a Senior Field Construction Engineer to take on a leadership role supporting complex installation and maintenance projects at Los Alamos National Laboratory's TA-55 facility. As a senior member of the construction engineering team, you'll bring deep technical expertise and field experience to ensure that high‑consequence projects are executed safely, precisely, and in full compliance with engineering, regulatory, and national standards.
This role carries real influence - you'll lead coordination across engineering, field, and contractor teams while mentoring the next generation of construction engineers. If you're a seasoned engineer who wants to apply your skills where they truly matter, this is it.
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET‑accredited) with 6+ years of experience OR 14+ years of equivalent industry experience
- Willingness to work 100% onsite in Los Alamos, NM - no hybrid or remote
- Oversee field construction activities to ensure conformance with approved drawings, specifications, and regulatory codes
- Lead coordination between design engineers, field personnel, and contractors to resolve technical issues in real time
- Mentor junior engineers and field staff in project execution, compliance, and best practices
- Conduct material take‑offs and ensure procurement aligns with project scope and schedule
- Identify and implement field process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and quality
- Apply advanced knowledge of ASME, NEC, ACI, and other applicable technical codes and standards throughout project execution
- Advanced knowledge of construction engineering principles and field verification practices
- Demonstrated experience resolving complex technical challenges during active project execution
- Strong proficiency with ASME, NEC, ACI, and related codes and standards
- Proven leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Bachelor's in Engineering (ABET‑accredited) and 6+ years of relevant experience, or 14+ years of equivalent industry experience
- EIT or PE licensure
- Familiarity with DOE and LANL standards including Conduct of Engineering and the Engineering Standards Manual (ESM)
- Experience in nuclear, laboratory, or other high‑consequence project environments
- Background in electrical, mechanical, or glovebox installation systems
Step into a senior leadership role on some of the most technically demanding and mission‑critical construction projects in the country. COMPA offers:
- Competitive compensation ($65-$70/hr)
- Long‑term assignment potential at a world‑class national laboratory
- Relocation and/or per diem support available
- A collaborative, safety‑driven team culture focused on mission excellence
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