Construction Engineer 2

Construction Engineer 2
Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Construction Engineer 2 position at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.

• Salary: $47/hr - $53/hr
• Location: 100% Onsite – Los Alamos, NM (TA-55, Install Phase)
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
• Work Schedule: 4/10s preferred; flexible with other shifts
• Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
Applicants must meet all three requirements below or will not be considered:

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 5+ years of construction field experience
• Must be willing to work 100% onsite (no hybrid or remote)

Impact
Construction Engineers at this level are vital to ensuring that LANL’s technical installations are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved project documentation. You will coordinate between design, engineering, and field teams to resolve issues in real-time and keep critical national infrastructure on track.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform field verifications and oversee construction activities for compliance
• Support senior engineers with design review and field implementation
• Track material quantities, verify installation work, and prepare reports
• Support testing, commissioning, and project closeout efforts
• Provide real-time problem-solving assistance to construction teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of construction processes, methods, and materials
• Ability to interpret design documents and technical specifications
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and field reporting skills

Desired Skills

• Experience in DOE, DOD, or regulated facility projects
• Familiarity with industry standards: ASME, NEC, IBC, NFPA
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, or glovebox systems
• Proficiency in MS Office and Teams

Education and Experience Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s in Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Desired: Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or advanced technical coursework

Why Work at COMPA Industries?
Join a collaborative field engineering team committed to maintaining the safety and performance of critical U.S. nuclear infrastructure. COMPA offers competitive compensation, long-term assignment potential, and exposure to some of the nation’s most advanced engineering projects.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. COMPA’s policy may disqualify candidates with certain criminal histories from employment in sensitive positions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of construction processes, methods, and materials
• Ability to interpret design documents and technical specifications
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and field reporting skills