SMSI, LLC is seeking a Procurement Engineer 1 to support work at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. This role can be from a remote location if approved. This is full-time position.

Los Alamos National Laboratory develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative engineering solutions that enable the Laboratory's scientific and national security mission. This position is within the Plutonium Infrastructure Engineering Division (PIE-DO) and is assigned to the Procurement Group (PIE-1). This group is responsible for implementing the Conduct of Engineering (COE) program at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The positions are in nuclear, accelerator or non-nuclear facilities across 26 miles of the Laboratory. The program elements include processes, standards, training, and qualifications that are generally applicable throughout the life cycle of a facility. They exist to effectively manage risks and satisfy customer requirements in a safe, secure, cost effective, and environmentally responsible manner.

The Procurement Engineer 1 will be responsible for evaluating and procuring nuclear Safety Class (Safety Related), Safety Significant, non-Safety Class and non-Safety significant items and services for structures, systems, and components at LANL.

Roles and responsibilities will include the following:

• Function as an Administrative Subcontract Technical Representative (AdSTR) or a Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) on Design Engineering Services Subcontracts and Design-Build Services Subcontracts; review, manage and approve Subcontractor bids, submittals, staffing estimates and schedules and provide design contract oversight and operational technical support.
• Assists in the design and constructability review processes and the interpretation of new and existing designs, design and installation drawings, design and procurement specifications, applicable codes, and standards in order to develop and issue procurement packages.
• Serve as a Procurement Engineering Representative on Integrated Project Teams for multiple LANL Capital Projects.
• Ensure work performed is within facility system design and safety envelope requirements by reviewing proposed system/facility designs for maintainability, operability, and conformance to facility operational and safety requirements and integration with equipment designs, as well as, perform work and work to ensure compliance with the LANL Conduct of Engineering (CoE) Program and ASME NQA-1, 2008 edition thru ASME NQA-1a, 2009 Addenda, Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications.
• Developing and issuing procurement packages that include Statements of Work, Subcontractor Submittal requirements, Technical and Quality Assurance requirements, acceptance testing and receipt inspection requirements, Security related requirements and Environmental, Safety and Health requirements.
• Developing, reviewing, and issuing Commercial Grade Dedication packages in accordance with the LANL Commercial Grade Dedication Program.
• Validate that all items, materials, and services procured conform in all aspects to the approved design and comply with the LANL institutional procurement policies and procedures.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Assist in providing technical support to the equipment procurement process.
• Effective communication and customer service skills across all levels and with both internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of engineering systems, calculations, and applications of engineering methods.
• Proficiency with personal computers and networking.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks requiring varying resources.
  Demonstrative Experience as a Procurement Engineer/Specialist at a DOE facility or commercial Nuclear Power Plant.

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in the implementation of ASME NQA-1 requirements with emphasis on design, procurement, control of items, material traceability, records, shipping/handling, test and inspection control, and special processes.
• Knowledge of Engineering principles and procedures, design guides, appropriate standards, and administrative practices. Advance knowledge of project and process engineering practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge in preparing, reviewing and approving of technical documents that support procurement actions, including installation instructions, verifications, acceptance, and testing documents.
• Demonstrated technical skill in non-nuclear facility system, components, and structures design.
• Proactively anticipating, identifying, and addressing procurement issues prior to receipt inspection in order to ensure Project schedules are met and frequently interfacing with Suppliers and expediting activities when necessary.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of technical documents that support procurement actions.
• Sound knowledge of engineering, construction techniques and applications, including knowledge of engineering systems and calculations; applications of engineering methods; and application of technology aided engineering tools to solve facility and operations - based Engineering problems.

Training/Certifications: Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable.

Education/ Experience : Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 - 5 years of practical work experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experienced working with schedules and cost control systems.
• Experience in preparing, reviewing, and approving of technical documents that support procurement actions, including installation instructions, verifications, acceptance, and testing documents.
• Experience in performing commercial grade item dedication and environmental equipment qualification to ensure that structures, systems, and components meet both technical and quality requirements.
• Experience in non-nuclear facility system, components, and structures design.
• Experience as a Procurement Engineer/Specialist at a DOE facility or commercial Nuclear Power Plant.
• Advanced engineering or technical degree.
• Experience with glovebox designs.
• Working knowledge of LANL Engineering Standards and LANL Conduct of Engineering principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of Engineering and Construction techniques, applications of Engineering and Construction methods.

Location:
This position will be in Los Alamos, NM with the potential for teleworking from a location within 2 hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite will be periodically required. Telework is at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

All candidates must posses:

• US Citizenship
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Capability with MS Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with clients, contractors, and consultants on a day-to-day basis.

Benefits:

• Excellent Salary
• 401(k)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Other Benefits