Join the nStone Team

Do you want to work for a growing and thriving small business? Working for a small business that is focused on employee satisfaction and growth potential and not just corporate targets and goals has its advantages, especially in today’s climate of constraints. nStone Corporation is seeking qualified professionals in the areas of Project Management and Engineering to support our customer base. Our company prides itself on assisting our customers with identifying areas of need and providing solutions to those needs, specifically engineering and expertise-based solutions.

nStone Corporation is a New Mexico based small business with operations in both New Mexico and California. Our company has grown from its original inception in 2010 of 2 employees to currently over 50 employees. nStone provides professional engineering and technologist services to the Facilities Management and Project Management sectors of the industry. The nStone management team's collective experience spans over 100 years of engineering design, large facility operations, and maintenance and project management.

We offer health, dental, vacation/sick, disability, and a retirement plan with a generous match. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or protected Veteran status. Applicants must be eligible for a DOE clearance.

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Construction Estimator/ Cost Analyst 

nStone Corporation is seeking qualified candidates for immediate construction estimator and cost analyst positions in the Albuquerque area.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare Independent Government Estimates for a variety of design maturity efforts at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL).
  • Review Architect and Engineer (AE) Estimates for compliance with Department of Energy (DoE) and SNL standards.
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis for AE Estimates to DoE and SNL standards and market conditions.
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis for Construction Contractor proposals to DoE and SNL standards and market conditions.
  • Provide routine feedback to AE and construction estimators on performance to SNL standards.
  • Serve as subject manager expert (SME) for construction cost and estimating issues.
  • Track estimating trends, from both SNL internal and external source and make recommendation to SNL Leadership on risk avoidance.
  • Prepare and deliver status reports.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in science and engineering disciplines and with all levels of management.

Required

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering or closely related field and 5 years' experience directly estimating Facilities projects; an additional 5 years' experience may substitute for a degree.
  • Eligibility for a DOE clearance, which includes U.S. Citizenship
  • Knowledge of facilities engineering, design, construction, contracting, and experience with earned value management techniques.
  • Demonstrated skills, including the ability to develop a construction estimate, supporting team planning, and effectively communicate with project teams, sponsors, customers, and suppliers.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in science and engineering disciplines and with all levels of management.
  • Experience with standard project estimating practices as used in technical projects.
  • Experience with standard project estimating tools and applications.
  • Knowledge of Building Codes and safety standards

Desired

  • Professional estimating certification.
  • Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) as administered by the PMI.
  • Demonstrated advanced computer technical skills.
  • Ability to work independently, including at a remote location
     

Electrical Engineer in Livermore, CA

We are looking for a dedicated and energetic individual to join our team as an Electrical Engineer. Our engineering organization has responsibilities in engineering, operations, planning, and project execution. Our fast-paced setting necessitates that the candidate be comfortable with ambiguity and variability of assignment and accept the value of being in a service group. We seek a well-rounded individual, adept at problem solving in a variety of settings.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

  • Develop and/or contribute to development of project studies, plans, schedules, and estimates.
  • Lead or be a part of a multi-disciplined group to perform engineering calculations, design construction drawings, and develop specifications for construction packages to meet customer requirements, relevant building codes, environmental regulations, safety regulations, and corporate standards.
  • Review plans for constructability and completeness as well as improve cost effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
  • Manage construction progress in accordance with design requirements, codes, customer needs, and site standards via interfaces with external, internal, contracted resources, for the completion of construction work in compliance with established site standards, codes, scope, cost, and schedule.
  • Assess electrical building and utility systems and site infrastructure issues, conceptualize potential solutions, make recommendations, and provide technical direction for operations, energy efficiency, conservation, and optimization.
  • Enhance preventive maintenance procedures, and perform electrical systems asset management surveys.
  • Perform as electrical systems single point of contact subject matter expert and provide technical direction to engineering, operations, planning, and project execution.  

This position is based in Livermore, CA, and the selected applicant will be expected to work onsite a majority of the time, as most of the work needs to be conducted onsite. If the applicant is from out of state, they will be expected to relocate to the assigned site location. 

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field plus five or more years of relevant experience.
  • Experience performing electrical design for various building systems, site electrical distribution, lighting, or other specialized electrical design relevant to modification/sustainment of existing facilities.
  • Knowledge and understanding of current national electrical codes as well as State of California Building and energy efficiency codes.
  • Ability to manage projects from concept through design, construction, and closeout.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Desired

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer license (PE) in the State of California or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
  • Detailed knowledge of the electrical industry and ability to produce specifications for bid purposes.
  • Ability to think critically and make decisions requiring engineering judgment.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience with California Building Codes (CBC).
  • PMP certification from the Project Management Institute or demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept through design and construction.
  • Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization with both internal and external customers.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to successfully plan, organize, lead, and monitor team efforts to completion.
  • Experience with sustainable design and acquiring Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
  • Knowledge / experience in facilities design, construction, and O&M industry best practices and standards.
  • Experience utilizing AutoCAD or similar drafting software.

Data Analyst

On any given day, one may be called upon to:
  • Partner across a multitude of functional areas to craft innovative analytic solutions and enable data sourcing
  • Build analysis and visualization solutions that enable leadership in assessing organization performance
  • Find opportunities for advancement of analytical capabilities and craft plans for implementing recommended improvements
  • Communicate effectively and influentially to leadership using presentations, written analyses, concise reporting, and visualizations
  • Seek opportunities for improving analytical capabilities
  • Use customer service skills, employ a consultative approach when providing guidance, and be able to make recommendations based on requirements and circumstances
  • Support the development of F&I and Corporate level metrics and trending analysis reporting to improve overall SNL performance
  • Support ad-hoc data requests and development of self-serve data visualizations to enable partners throughout the laboratory

Electrical Engineer

nStone is seeking individuals with an Electrical Engineering degree with interest in systems design, operations, and maintenance. This job opportunity will expose the individual to all aspects of electrical engineering theory and real-world application of engineering principles. It is a highly dynamic job experience that includes new system design review, standards and code interpretation and application, system troubleshooting, systems operational analysis, project requirements development, and maintenance specification review and recommendations.

If this opportunity sounds interesting, allow us to discuss our company, the opportunities, and your desires for a career by submitting your resume. Salary potential, depending on degree and years of experience, ranges from $65k per year to $200k per year.

Project Manager & Construction Manager

nStone Corporation is hiring for project and construction management positions in Livermore, CA and Albuquerque, NM. Responsibilities include overseeing complex projects from concept to completion, coordinating with engineers, customers, and construction teams to meet cost, scope, and schedule requirements. The role involves risk management, design reviews, resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards. Candidates should have expertise in project management, facilities engineering, and earned value management techniques, along with strong communication and leadership skills to drive successful project execution. Cleanroom experience and Sandia National Labs a plus.

Salary potential, depending on degree and years of experience, ranges from $85,000 - $180,000

Construction Estimator/Cost Analyst

nStone Corporation seeks a Construction Estimator/Cost Analyst in Albuquerque, responsible for preparing government estimates, reviewing architect and engineer estimates, analyzing contractor proposals, and tracking estimating trends for projects at Sandia National Laboratories. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience), have five years' estimating experience in facilities projects, be eligible for DOE clearance, and possess strong communication skills. Desired qualifications include professional estimating or PMP certification, advanced computer skills, and independent work capability. nStone offers comprehensive benefits, a supportive workplace culture, and emphasizes customer service and employee growth.