Mechanical Process Design Engineer
COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for an on-site Mechanical Process Design Engineer position in Aiken, South Carolina.
Pay: $85–$95 per hour
Location: Aiken, SC — Onsite
Schedule: Full-time, up to 40 hours per week
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance
Mandatory Experience Requirement — Read Before Applying
Candidates must have:
A minimum of 15 years of mechanical or chemical process design experience within the nuclear or chemical process industry.A minimum of 10 years of experience working at one or more Department of Energy facilities.A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering, or current registration as a Professional Engineer in one of these disciplines.Demonstrated experience producing and revising complex mechanical and process engineering design documents.Applicants who do not meet the required nuclear/process design and DOE facility experience will not be considered.
Position Overview
The Mechanical Process Design Engineer will provide senior-level design engineering support for complex nuclear facility and process-system projects at the Savannah River Site.
This position requires an experienced engineer capable of independently resolving complex technical problems, leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts, developing design deliverables, and applying advanced engineering principles to nuclear and chemical process systems.
The selected candidate will support engineering activities using established Savannah River Nuclear Solutions processes and procedures.
Responsibilities
The Mechanical Process Design Engineer will:
Perform complex mechanical and process engineering analysis and design development.Develop, review, revise, and approve engineering design deliverables.Lead technical efforts involving complicated requirements, specialized materials, unique processes, and multidisciplinary coordination.Develop engineering solutions for nuclear and chemical process systems.Perform equipment sizing, system evaluations, failure analyses, and accident analyses.Prepare and revise process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams.Develop system descriptions, mechanical equipment lists, and equipment specifications.Prepare pipe and valve specifications.Perform or support finite element analysis and ASME Code evaluations.Perform pipe stress analysis and mechanical integrity evaluations.Support material handling, fire protection, and HVAC system design.Review vendor drawings, calculations, specifications, and other technical submittals.Lead task teams assigned to resolve complex technical problems.Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements for major technical assignments.Monitor engineering progress, expenditures, schedules, and quality.Coordinate with project management, operations, construction, procurement, quality assurance, and other engineering disciplines.Communicate technical results through reports, presentations, calculations, and engineering documents.Provide technical leadership and guidance to less-experienced engineers.Perform weekly field walkdowns to verify existing conditions and support engineering design activities.Required Education and Experience
Candidates must meet one of the following experience combinations:
Ph.D. in an applicable engineering discipline with approximately 10 years of relevant experience.Master’s degree in an applicable engineering discipline with at least 12 years of relevant experience.Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with approximately 15 years of relevant experience.A current Professional Engineer registration in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering may satisfy the additional discipline-specific education requirement.
In addition, candidates must demonstrate:
At least 15 years of design experience in the nuclear or chemical process industry.At least 10 years of experience at one or more DOE facilities.Recognition as a technical expert capable of independently solving complex engineering problems.Experience leading technical teams and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering work.Strong written, verbal, analytical, and technical communication skills.Required Technical Experience
Candidates must have demonstrated experience creating, reviewing, or revising documentation in one or more of the following areas:
Process flow diagramsPiping and instrumentation diagramsSystem descriptionsMechanical equipment listsMechanical equipment sizing calculationsPipe and valve specificationsFailure analysisAccident analysisFinite element analysisASME Code design and evaluationPipe stress analysisMaterial handling designFire protection designHVAC designVendor document reviewsPreferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with:
Previous Savannah River Site design engineering experience.Working knowledge of SRNS engineering and design processes and procedures.Experience supporting nuclear facility modifications and capital projects.Current Professional Engineer registration.An active DOE “L” or “Q” clearance, or a DOE clearance held within the previous two years.Experience preparing technical publications, engineering reports, or professional society presentations.Field and Physical Requirements
The candidate must be able to perform weekly field walkdowns. Field activities may include:
Walking more than one-half mile.Working around active construction operations.Walking on uneven surfaces.Climbing ladders to access remote areas.Entering industrial and controlled-access areas.Wearing required protective clothing and safety equipment.Reasonable accommodations may be considered in accordance with applicable law.
Work Schedule
SRNS may utilize several work schedules, including:
Five 8-hour daysFour 10-hour daysA 9/80 scheduleOvertime may be required to support project schedules and critical deliverables.
Security Requirements
U.S. Citizenship is required.The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance.An active DOE clearance is not required at the time of application unless specified for the assigned work.Final employment is subject to applicable security, badging, background, and site-access requirements.Why Work With COMPA Industries?
COMPA Industries has supported Department of Energy programs for decades by connecting highly qualified technical professionals with mission-critical nuclear and national security projects.
Our employees contribute directly to complex engineering programs while receiving competitive compensation, professional support, and opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the DOE complex.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit:
A current resume clearly showing applicable nuclear or chemical process design experience.DOE facility experience, including the facility names and dates of employment.Availability for an introductory phone or Microsoft Teams interview.Current or previously held DOE clearance information, when applicable.COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
No third-party recruiting agencies or C2C submissions are needed for this position.
Company DescriptionJoin a team where your work planning expertise directly supports safety, operational readiness, maintenance execution, and DOE/NNSA mission success.Radiation Control Technician 4
Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Radiation Control Technician 4 position at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.
Salary: $45 - $51/hr
Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)
Citizenship: US citizenship Required
Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, including rotating shifts and weekend assignments. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager.
Clearance: Ability to acquire a Q Clearance
???? Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered for this position:
Applicants who do not meet these mandatory criteria will not be considered.
Impact
As a senior-level RCT 4, this position provides technical leadership and radiological support that directly impacts entire projects and group outcomes. Errors in judgment may result in serious radiological safety incidents, personnel injury, or regulatory violations, potentially leading to Laboratory fines under the Price-Anderson Amendments Act.
Responsibilities and Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to independently perform the full range of radiological support activitiesProven expertise in tactical decision making in dynamic and high-hazard environmentsStrong background in DOE 10CFR835 compliance and radiation protection proceduresAbility to develop creative and independent solutions to complex radiological challengesSkilled at coordinating across teams and providing technical leadershipDesired Skills
Broad knowledge across health physics and related disciplinesStrong communication skills to engage effectively with customers, technicians, and managementExperience authoring or reviewing radiological work control packages (RWCPs)Ability to influence group outcomes through technical expertise and decision makingEducation and Experience Requirements
High school diploma plus 4–6 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experienceAdditional training, certifications, or education (such as an associate’s degree or technical program) may be expectedSubject to DOE Order 426.2 requirementsWhy Work at COMPA Industries?
At COMPA, we don’t just offer jobs — we build careers. With over 30 years of success supporting nuclear facilities, we combine technical expertise with a forward-thinking mission. You’ll join a collaborative team working at the forefront of national security challenges, with competitive pay and opportunities for real impact.
Equal Opportunity Statement
COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. Certain criminal histories may disqualify candidates for specific positions, per company policy.
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Project Controls 3
Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for Project Controls 3 positions at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.
Salary:
Level 3: $62/hr - $69/hr
Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)
Citizenship: US citizenship Required
Work Schedule: 4/10s or 9/80 schedule
Clearance: Must have the ability to obtain Security Clearance
The Project Controls Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and the broader Project Controls System at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This position significantly influences the success of high-impact projects through expert cost engineering, scheduling, and project management support. The specialist will contribute to developing advanced techniques and standards, guiding project teams, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Responsibilities and Duties
Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, and control activities for highly complex projects.Supervise and provide technical direction for planning/scheduling and cost engineering activities.Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor progress against milestones.Prepare, review, and present detailed cost engineering and scheduling reports.Analyze cost trends and schedule performance for management attention.Provide innovative solutions to project control challenges and guide technical teams.Act as a subject matter expert in EVMS tools and processes.Utilize independent judgment to determine the best course of action for achieving project objectives.Work under consultative direction and with minimal supervision to meet long-range project goals.Support project administrative and organizational tasks, including financial reporting and status updates.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in project controls functions, including:Planning and scheduling (development, control, analysis)Cost engineering (estimating, control, financial reporting, and analysis)Proficiency in multiple software applications used for project controls and cost analysis.Delta COBRA Administration experience (Absolute MUST have)Experience with supervision, personnel administration, and technical training.Understanding of financial reporting systems and cost control procedures.Ability to work independently with wide latitude in methods and evaluation criteria.
Desired Skills
Subject matter expertise in project management and EVMS.Proven ability to implement corrective actions and monitor project progress.Familiarity with engineering principles related to technical project implementation.Knowledge of control account management (CAM) duties and responsibilities.Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex issues.Viewed as an expert in the field with the ability to guide the development of future concepts and project methodologies.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.Minimum of 8 years of related experience.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Post-graduate coursework or certifications in project controls or engineering disciplines is preferred.
Next Steps
If you are a driven and highly experienced project controls professional seeking a pivotal role in national security and scientific innovation, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume to be considered for this opportunity at Los Alamos National Laboratory. A recruiter from Compa Industries will contact qualified candidates to discuss next steps.
Why Work at COMPA Industries?
We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.
For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.
COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.
COMPA's policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions.
Company DescriptionJoin a team where your work planning expertise directly supports safety, operational readiness, maintenance execution, and DOE/NNSA mission success.Electrical Engineer 2/3 – Plutonium Rapid Response Team
COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for Electrical Engineer 2 and Electrical Engineer 3 positions supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM.
Salary: $65/hr – $85/hr, depending on experienceLocation: 100% Onsite – Los Alamos, NMCitizenship: U.S. Citizenship RequiredClearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q ClearanceWork Schedule: 4/10s, day shift; schedules may include Monday–Thursday, Thursday–Sunday, or Friday–MondayAssignment Duration: 1 year, with possible extension up to 3 yearsExtension/Conversion: Yes, conversion is possiblePositions Available: 1 Engineer 2 and 1 Engineer 3Start Date: ASAPTravel: No travel expectedPer Diem/Relocation: Per diem available; no relocationRemote/Hybrid: No – 100% onsiteMandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and direct electrical design engineering experience supporting facility design, operations, maintenance, construction, or project engineering activities.Candidates must be able to produce, review, and interpret electrical design documentation and construction documents in a field-facing engineering environment.Candidates without the following experience will not be considered:Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institutionU.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q ClearanceAbility to work 100% onsite in Los Alamos, NMElectrical design experience related to facility power systemsExperience producing and interpreting electrical construction documents, drawings, and specificationsAbility to support field/construction questions, field changes, and design interpretationImpact
Electrical Engineers supporting the Plutonium Rapid Response Team provide design engineering support for facility design, operations, maintenance, construction, and field execution activities. This role directly supports TA-55 and related plutonium facility mission areas by ensuring electrical designs, construction documents, and field engineering solutions are safe, technically accurate, constructible, and aligned with LANL and DOE/NNSA requirements.The selected engineers will support rapid-response design needs, review LAP-4 and internal designs, evaluate requested field or personnel changes, and help resolve field issues impacting construction, maintenance, and facility operations.Responsibilities
Perform electrical engineering design, analysis, calculations, and design reviews.Develop, review, interpret, and support electrical engineering design packages.Produce and review construction documents, drawings, specifications, calculations, markups, and technical deliverables.Support facility design, operations, maintenance, construction, modifications, and project execution.Review LAP-4 designs and internal design packages.Support field engineering questions, construction documentation, design interpretation, and field issue mitigation.Provide engineering input for low-voltage facility power systems, including common 120V, 208V, and below-480V applications.Support conductor sizing, conduit sizing, junction box layouts, electrical routing, equipment installation, and construction-ready design documentation.Coordinate across engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, work control, project management, and facility organizations.Apply applicable electrical engineering codes, standards, procedures, and DOE/NNSA requirements.Use engineering technology, drafting tools, and markup software to support design development and review.Work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline engineering team.Continuously improve engineering work processes to meet customer and mission needs.For Engineer 3 candidates, provide technical direction, support junior personnel, lead assigned activities, and coordinate more complex engineering deliverables.Minimum Qualifications
Engineer 2:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.Minimum 3 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.Strong experience producing, reviewing, and interpreting electrical design documents.Experience supporting construction documents, specifications, and field-facing design support.Engineer 3:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.Strong electrical engineering experience, ideally 6+ years of relevant experience.Advanced ability to produce, review, and interpret electrical construction documents, drawings, specifications, and design packages.Ability to support more complex design, field engineering, construction, and interdisciplinary coordination activities.Minimum Qualifications for Both Levels:
Working knowledge of industry, regulatory, and DOE/NNSA codes, standards, and criteria relevant to electrical engineering.Knowledge of commonly applied codes and standards at DOE and DOD facilities, including NQA-1, IBC, NFPA, and NEC.Prior experience facilitating, developing, reviewing, or supporting engineering design packages.Familiarity with typical engineering deliverables, including construction documents.Experience with computer-aided design/drafting software or markup tools.Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline technical team.Ability to access plant/facility areas and walk around field locations as needed.Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.Ability to obtain required LANL access, including green strap and A-Level access.U.S. Citizenship required.Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting DOE, NNSA, DOD, LANL, nuclear, high-hazard, or mission-critical facilities.Previous experience supporting TA-55, plutonium facilities, RLUOB, or related nuclear facility environments.Experience with facility electrical design, low-voltage power distribution, 120V/208V systems, below-480V applications, panels, feeders, conductors, conduit, junction boxes, grounding, lighting, controls, instrumentation, one-lines, schematics, and equipment installation support.Experience creating construction documents and technical specifications.Experience reading and interpreting existing facility drawings and internal design packages.Experience mitigating field issues and supporting construction or maintenance execution.Experience supporting operations, maintenance, facility modifications, or rapid-response engineering requests.Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, BIM, or other design/markup tools.Control system experience is useful but not required.Familiarity with LANL engineering processes, procedures, standards, and guides.Knowledge of DOE Order 426.2 or nuclear facility personnel qualification requirements.Current EIT or PE registration is a plus.Core SkillsElectrical design engineeringLow-voltage facility power design120V, 208V, and below-480V electrical systemsConductor sizingConduit sizingJunction box design/layoutConstruction document developmentElectrical drawing and specification reviewDesign package development and interpretationField engineering supportConstruction support and field issue mitigationElectrical calculations and analysisNFPA and NEC applicationNQA-1 awarenessDOE/NNSA code and standards complianceMulti-discipline coordinationTechnical documentation and markup toolsProblem solving in a fast-paced engineering environmentStrong written and verbal communicationIndependent and team-based work executionWork Schedule
This position is full-time onsite and may require a 4/10 day-shift schedule. Schedules may include Monday–Thursday, Thursday–Sunday, or Friday–Monday, depending on operational needs.A training period may follow a Tuesday–Friday, 10-hour shift schedule. After training, employees may be assigned to Friday–Monday, 10-hour shifts or another 4/10 day-shift schedule based on management direction.Work Environment
This position is 100% onsite in Los Alamos, NM. The selected candidate will primarily work at TA-35 behind the fence while supporting TA-55 as the primary client, along with downstream waste areas and RLUOB. Work will be performed in secure environments and may involve confidential information. Candidates must be able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance, green strap access, unescorted access, and A-Level access.Candidates must be able to access plant/facility areas, walk around field locations, and support field-facing engineering activities. This position may be subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities.Why This Role Matters
This Electrical Engineer role directly supports LANL’s Plutonium Rapid Response Team by helping deliver safe, reliable, and constructible electrical design solutions for critical facility systems. The selected candidate will contribute to design quality, field readiness, operational reliability, and successful execution of electrical engineering work supporting national security.Equal Opportunity Employer
COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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Company DescriptionJoin a team where your work planning expertise directly supports safety, operational readiness, maintenance execution, and DOE/NNSA mission success.