Project Controls Engineer 3

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Project Controls Engineer 3 opportunity in Los Alamos, NM, to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required

Work Location: On-Site

Schedule: 9/80 A schedule

Clearance: Q-clearance or the ability to obtain.

Summary

The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) supports the Plutonium Facilities Engineering schedule development, maintenance, reporting, and monitoring activities. The PCE will also support cost estimating, cost analysis, and cost control activities.

The role requires demonstrated experience in managing and maintaining integrated project schedules, monitoring project progress, and analyzing schedule and cost data for engineering/construction projects.

The successful candidate will work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams, interfacing with engineering and operations to ensure consistent project controls practices that support strategic execution and mission success.

Job Duties:

- Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required safety and security training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

- Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

- Adheres to the Plutonium Facilities Engineering Division’s policies, programs, procedures, and practices.

- Verifies the adequacy and completeness of Plutonium Facilities Engineering schedule updates.

- Performs schedule development, analysis, and maintenance using Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools.

- Develops and maintains detailed resource-loaded schedules that align with project scope, milestones, and deliverables.

- Monitors schedule performance, identifies variances, and provides actionable recovery strategies.

- Prepares and delivers comprehensive project controls reports (daily, weekly, monthly) to project engineers, engineering leads, and stakeholders.

- Ensures data integrity and compliance with internal procedures.

- Provides mentoring and guidance to junior project controls staff.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five to eight (5-8) years related experience in project controls, preferably supporting complex engineering and construction projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- PMI-SP, PMP, AACE, or similar certifications are a plus.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

- Effective communication skills necessary to communicate, contribute, and be a part of a team.

- Advanced knowledge of project controls principles, including CPM scheduling and performance measurement.

- Proficiency in Primavera P6

- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

- Familiarity with earned value management principles and application.

- Strong understanding of engineering and construction workflows.

- Effective problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

- Familiarity with DOE, NNSA, or nuclear facility project requirements is a plus.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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