Engineering Technologist
Los Alamos, NM - USA
Job Summary
Engineering Technologist
At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique meaningful and high-impact careerand theyll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
TechSource is seeking an Engineering Technologist to support the Scorpius project in Los Alamos New Mexico. This role works closely with engineers and technicians to support the development assembly installation testing troubleshooting and documentation of complex accelerator systems and equipment. The Engineering Technologist will help translate engineering requirements into field-ready work resolve technical issues and ensure changes are accurately communicated and documented.
Responsibilities:
- Support engineers and technicians with assembly installation testing maintenance and troubleshooting of Scorpius systems and equipment.
- Interpret engineering drawings specifications procedures and technical documentation to support field execution.
- Assist with design updates redlines configuration changes and as-built documentation based on field conditions and engineering direction.
- Coordinate with engineering operations technicians and other project teams to communicate technical changes and resolve issues.
- Collect measurements test data inspection results and other technical information to support engineering evaluations.
- Support equipment readiness work planning system integration and turnover activities.
- Identify field issues and provide practical feedback to improve designs procedures manufacturability installation and maintainability.
- Perform work in accordance with project procedures quality requirements and applicable safety standards.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Associate or bachelors degree in engineering technology mechanical technology electrical technology or a related technical field or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience supporting engineering manufacturing testing maintenance construction or technical field operations.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings schematics specifications and technical procedures.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical electrical instrumentation controls or integrated equipment systems preferred.
- Experience documenting field changes test results equipment conditions or technical work activities.
- Strong troubleshooting communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Experience in DOE national laboratory accelerator high-hazard or other highly regulated environments is preferred.
Travel:
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $80000 - $130000USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills experience qualifications and location.
This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package including:
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information visit our full benefits overview here.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race colour religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas OBrien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical consulting firm. We deliver impactful, sustainable solutions for the built environment.