Technical Project Manager 1

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Technical Project Manager 1 to support a major national laboratory. The Technical Project Manager 1 is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of technical and operational project activities across multidisciplinary teams within secure DOE facilities. This position contributes to defining project deliverables, maintaining schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards. The selected candidate will assist in developing technical documentation, coordinating readiness activities, and managing the day-to-day project operations that enable mission success. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer seeking to apply technical, organizational, and analytical skills to high-visibility projects in a classified environment.
This is onsite in Los Alamos, NM.
Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of discrete project tasks from initiation through closeout, ensuring adherence to technical, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Assist with defining project scope, deliverables, and milestones; track progress and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
• Develop technical documentation, data reports, and visual materials supporting project reviews, readiness assessments, and presentations.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, spatial analyses, and 3D models to support feasibility reviews and system integration efforts.
• Assist in tracking project risks, performance metrics, and corrective actions in accordance with Laboratory procedures.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings, document action items, and communicate status updates to technical and operations teams.
• Support compliance with DOE orders, safety standards, and quality assurance requirements within radiological and secure work environments.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts and lessons learned documentation to enhance overall project performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• In lieu of a degree, additional relevant experience may be applicable.
• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q Clearance. Active DOE Q clearance is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including internships or research in an engineering or technical environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize technical data.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting DOE, NNSA, or NRC programs or operations.
• Working knowledge of DOE safety, radiological, and security standards.
• Familiarity with project tracking tools, engineering document control, and facility operations documentation.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Hands-on experience developing 2D/3D technical models, spatial layouts, or mechanical system analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to cross-disciplinary projects and prepare professional-level technical presentations.

About Us:
Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, , certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.