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What You Will Do Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a motivated mid-career Civil Transportation Engineer to join our team within the Engineering Services Division supporting Utilities and Infrastructure Operations (ES-UI). In this high-profile position you will have the opportunity to positively impact thousands of Lab employees by continuously improving the Lab's multi-mode transportation network. The Laboratory has a footprint of over 42 square miles with an extensive road, pedestrian and trails network to support activities at the Laboratory. As a Transportation System Engineer, you will be responsible for providing engineering solutions to support ongoing construction, operations, maintenance, repair, and upgrades of all roads, parking lots, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, guardrails, barricades, traffic signals, signs, and pavement striping across the Laboratory. This position will be filled at either the Engineer 2 or 3 level depending on experience and skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. Civil Transportation System Engineer 2 ($106,400-$176,000) • Investigate traffic operations and safety concerns and develop data-driven reports and recommendations • Participate in the annual condition assessment of all transportation system infrastructure to identify maintenance needs and project funding requests for infrastructure improvements • Contribute to asset management and recommendations to improve the preventative maintenance program for transportation system infrastructure • Assist in developing lists of annual inspection and maintenance priorities for paving, striping, signage, and guardrails • Performs engineering design work including plan and profile drawings, road, parking lot, striping, sidewalk, traffic control, grading, drainage, and other transportation related civil design projects • Participates as an integrated project team member in multi-modal infrastructure projects to ensure quality, safety, reliability, and compliance with applicable standards • Reviews and approves construction drawings, calculations, submittals, RFIs, testing and inspection plans Civil Transportation System Engineer 3 ($117,200-$195,400) • A candidate for the Engineer 3 level will demonstrate all the qualifications for the Engineer 2 level plus: • Proven ability to work with minimal supervision • Provides senior engineering proficiency and mentoring for junior engineers • Leads in the preparation of documents, studies, and reports associated with transportation systems • Provides innovative solutions and recommends improvements to LANL Engineering Standards • Interacts with other discipline engineering teams to develop resolutions 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 What You Need Minimum Job Requirements • Skilled in principles and techniques of AutoCad, Civil 3D, and GIS systems • Knowledge of civil engineering concepts related to traffic and transportation systems • Knowledge and experience dealing with varied aspects of highway and traffic engineering, specifically as they relate to the application of the AASHTO, MUTCD, and NMDOT standards, policies, practices and principles • Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering theory, codes, laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing design, construction and maintenance • Knowledge of construction materials, soils, concrete, asphalt and the associated field and laboratory testing and inspection standards • Experience in performing traffic impact studies, corridor planning studies, conceptual roadway design, roads maintenance, and traffic signal operations and maintenance • Demonstrated ability to solve problems successfully, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and work effectively in a team environment as well as independently • Ability to interact and work effectively with all levels of management, internal and external groups, contractors and other agencies, while conveying a high level of professionalism and design expertise Education/Experience at Engineer 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Current registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is highly desirable. Education/Experience at Engineer 3: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 6 years practical work experience to the degree necessary to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Advanced engineering or technical degree is highly desired. Current registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desirable. Desired Qualifications: • Experience supporting the traffic operations of a medium sized campus or municipality • Working knowledge of MicroPAVER, Synchro, Centrax, Vissim software • Experience writing and reviewing technical documents and procedures such as engineering design changes and operating procedures • Experience in project management, budgeting, scheduling, and asset management • IMSA or ATSSA certification for traffic control, work zone safety or other applicable courses • Knowledge of LANL Engineering Standards and DOE Orders • Working knowledge of DOE and industry engineering and facility operation and maintenance requirements and best practices Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year. Note to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China - including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau - as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes: • PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network • Dental and vision insurance • Free basic life and disability insurance • Paid childbirth and parental leave • Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually) • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance • Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays) • Onsite gyms and wellness programs • Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius) Additional Details Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A. Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad. *Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information. New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer. Regular Position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status. Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2.

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Civil Transportation System Engineer 2 ($106,400-$176,000) • Investigate traffic operations and safety concerns and develop data-driven reports and recommendations
Participate in the annual condition assessment of all transportation system infrastructure to identify maintenance needs and project funding requests for infrastructure improvements
Contribute to asset management and recommendations to improve the preventative maintenance program for transportation system infrastructure
Assist in developing lists of annual inspection and maintenance priorities for paving, striping, signage, and guardrails
Performs engineering design work including plan and profile drawings, road, parking lot, striping, sidewalk, traffic control, grading, drainage, and other transportation related civil design projects
Participates as an integrated project team member in multi-modal infrastructure projects to ensure quality, safety, reliability, and compliance with applicable standards
Reviews and approves construction drawings, calculations, submittals, RFIs, testing and inspection plans
Civil Transportation System Engineer 3 ($117,200-$195,400) • A candidate for the Engineer 3 level will demonstrate all the qualifications for the Engineer 2 level plus:
Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
Provides senior engineering proficiency and mentoring for junior engineers
Leads in the preparation of documents, studies, and reports associated with transportation systems
Provides innovative solutions and recommends improvements to LANL Engineering Standards

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Experience supporting the traffic operations of a medium sized campus or municipality
Working knowledge of MicroPAVER, Synchro, Centrax, Vissim software
Experience writing and reviewing technical documents and procedures such as engineering design changes and operating procedures
Experience in project management, budgeting, scheduling, and asset management
IMSA or ATSSA certification for traffic control, work zone safety or other applicable courses
Knowledge of LANL Engineering Standards and DOE Orders
Working knowledge of DOE and industry engineering and facility operation and maintenance requirements and best practices
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
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Free basic life and disability insurance
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

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