Startup Engineer

Startup Engineer Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (SMSI) provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private-sector clients. SMSI has built a strong reputation for client-focused performance, delivering innovative solutions and measurable results that help clients achieve their goals, meet critical commitments, and successfully reach key milestones. Job Summary SMSI is seeking a Startup Engineer to support our client, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The Engineer is responsible for serving as the primary liaison between PSD-DO and PPI-DO, representing PPI in the Project Owner Role (POR) on construction projects. This position requires working onsite at LANL and active Q clearance. The position requires exceptional organizational, analytical, communication, and project management skills, with a proven ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate multidisciplinary construction teams while maintaining a strong focus on safety, security, quality, schedule, and cost performance. Responsibilities The Startup Engineer is responsible for serving as the primary liaison between PSD-DO and PPI-DO, representing PPI in the Project Owner Role (POR) on construction projects. Ensure end-user requirements are met across design, procurement, installation, and hot testing. Mentor new PPI employees on PF4 operations and plant functionality. Collaborate closely with project disciplines through meetings, walkdowns, design reviews, equipment inspections, and testing to keep project execution on budget and schedule. Develop, maintain, and submit project schedules, cost estimates, budget forecasts, and other required program documentation. Coordinate facility upgrades requirements with personnel requests and anticipated technical and operational needs. Monitor project milestones, deliverables, resources, and performance to ensure commitments are met. Support planning and execution of facility improvements to enhance technical capabilities and meet future mission requirements. Maintain effective communication and coordination among technical personnel and program management. Emphasize and promote safety, security, environmental stewardship, and compliance while accomplishing program objectives. Identify program risks, resource constraints, schedule concerns, and cost issues and provide recommendations to management. Maintain accurate program documentation and records in accordance with applicable requirements. Train and mentor designated replacement personnel to ensure continuity of ongoing program management responsibilities and processes. Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational and mission requirements. Required Skills/Abilities 20 years of experience supporting LANL in construction or technical management is required. Experience mentoring and coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams and project deliverables. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Demonstrated ability to develop schedules, cost estimates, forecasts, and program reports. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief management. Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting established schedules and deadlines. Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated, safety‑conscious, and security‑focused environment. An active DOE Q clearance is required. US citizenship is required. An active Real‑ID driver’s license is required. Education Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 20 years of relevant technical experience at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Equal Opportunity Employer Strategic Management Solutions, LLC (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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Strategic Management Solutions, LLC.