Engineering Technologist

SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSI has grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.


SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Summary:

SMSI, LLC is seeking multiple Engineering Technologists of various levels to support our client onsite at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.

Responsibilities:

The candidates will support the Electrical Support Team and help develop and implement designs, installation, maintenance, and support of control systems. This work involves process support for all groups in the Directorate as well as some organizations that also support other LANL Divisions. Interaction and coordination with other engineers and technicians on the team as well as close cooperation with other support groups (Facilities Engineering, Construction, Waste, Maintenance, and Safety) is expected.

Requirements:

• 4-8 years of experience is required, differing based off level of position coupled with education and training.
• Possess the technical understanding and concepts to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Develops resolution to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Plans, coordinates, and prepares electrical equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and recommendations for equipment.
• Experience working with engineering staff to prepare and/or carry out changes in electrical design, methods of manufacture/assembly, and drafting techniques/procedures in area of discipline; coordinate corrective actions.
• A mechanical aptitude and the ability to independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve complex physical or equipment-related problems.
• When delegated, they assume a lead role over other staff or project subgroups for completing specific tasks.
• Experience assisting in on-the-job training of personnel.
• The position requires background and pre-employment drug screening for drug-free workplace.
• This person must be able to work onsite at LANL during regular business hours 4-5 days per week.
• This position will require 24/7 coverage, which could include working a shift/weekend schedule.
• The candidate must be US Citizen.
• The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• These positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain HRP clearance.
• The candidate must have an active Real ID diver's license for badging and onboarding.

Preferred Skills:

• Expert knowledge of electrical engineering work planning and control methods.
• Expert knowledge of electrical engineering principles and basic technical responsibilities within designated discipline.
• Expert knowledge of relevant Laboratory procedures, standards and guides.
• Expert knowledge of industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the electrical engineering discipline.
• Active or recently inactive Q clearance preferred but not required.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 2- 8 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work onsite at LANL 4-5 days per week.