Technical Project Manager 1

Technical Project Manager 1

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Technical Project Manager 1 position at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.

Job Posting: JP3093
Salary: $52/hr - $58/hr
Location: Los Alamos, NM (On-site)
Citizenship: US Citizenship Required
Work Schedule: Full-time | 4/10s
Per Diem: Yes. (Relocation not offered).
Clearance: Q Clearance preferred; ability to obtain is acceptable

?? Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q Clearance. Applicants without this ability will not be considered.
• Position is 100% onsite at TA-50/55. Remote or hybrid work is not permitted.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Applicants failing to meet these criteria will not be considered.

Impact
This is a high-impact opportunity for early-career engineers to work at the forefront of national security in a secure DOE facility. The selected candidate will support multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical and operational excellence on mission-critical projects. By contributing to planning, execution, and documentation activities, this role helps ensure readiness, safety, and performance across some of the most sensitive and important projects in the nation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support project execution from initiation through closeout, ensuring compliance with technical, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Assist in defining scope, deliverables, and milestones; track progress and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Develop technical documents, reports, and visuals for project reviews and assessments.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, spatial analyses, and 3D models.
• Monitor and report project risks, metrics, and corrective actions.
• Facilitate team meetings, document action items, and provide status updates.
• Ensure compliance with DOE safety, security, and quality requirements in radiological environments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering field
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience (including internships or research) in technical environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q Clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting DOE, NNSA, or NRC programs
• Working knowledge of DOE safety, radiological, and security regulations
• Familiarity with project tracking tools and engineering documentation processes
• Passed the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam
• Hands-on experience with 2D/3D technical modeling or system analyses
• Demonstrated team collaboration on multidisciplinary projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor preferred but not a hard requirement

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field is preferred, but candidates with at least 10 years of directly relevant experience without a degree may be considered

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs. For over 30 years, COMPA has supported the DOE and national security missions with technical expertise and innovation. We offer competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference. Be part of a mission-focused team solving complex challenges in nuclear facilities.
COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Note: COMPA's policy may disqualify applicants with certain criminal histories from specific positions.