Chief Engineer

BWX Technologies; Lynchburg (FL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the development of a novel nuclear reactor and plant from product development through delivery and testing.

The Project Chief Engineer will be the technical design authority and will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers. This role requires a broad technical background in nuclear engineering, strong leadership, and the ability to forge effective working relationships with customers, suppliers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics required.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience required.
• Must have demonstrated experience in nuclear reactor design.
• Experience leading technical teams for medium and large projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project) required.
• Travel ~20% is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE or DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical integrity of the reactor and plant design.
• Define key technical approaches.
• Facilitate technical problem resolution among various disciplines and stakeholders.
• Work with Engineering management to ensure high quality engineering work products.
• Identify technical and quality requirements with Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Quality Assurance, and synthesize innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Design and Testing to develop verification plans.
• Facilitate interface between manufacturing, procurement, and design teams.
• Lead review and disposition of non-conformances during manufacturing and assembly.
• Review engineering deliverables for overall technical adequacy and cohesiveness.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and partners in reactor plant development.
• Oversee potential vendors and provide technical oversight of vendor activities.

Skills

Nuclear reactor design

Leadership of technical teams

Technical decision making

Communication skills

US citizenship

Fast-paced development experience

Problem solving in engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview

The Chief Engineer, working in close coordination with the Program Director, Lead Systems Engineer, and Engineering disciplines will lead the development of a novel nuclear reactor and plant from product development through delivery and testing. The Project Chief Engineer will be the technical design authority for the program, as delegated by the Director of Engineering, and will collaborate with and be supported by a multi-disciplinary team of engineers. This role requires a broad technical background with experience in the nuclear field, strong leadership skills, and the ability to forge effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and partners.

Location

On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia

Your Day to Day as a Chief Engineer

• Responsible for the technical integrity of the reactor and plant design.
• Define key technical approaches.
• Facilitate technical problem resolution among various disciplines and stakeholders.
• Work with Engineering management to ensure high quality engineering work products.
• Work with Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Quality Assurance to identify technical and quality requirements and synthesize innovative solutions that meet the requirements.
• Work with the Systems Engineering, Design and Testing organizations as the verification plans are developed to ensure the adequacy of the test program.
• Facilitate the interface between the manufacturing, procurement, and design organizations.
• Lead the review and disposition of non-conformances during manufacturing and assembly activities.
• Review engineering deliverables for overall technical adequacy and cohesiveness.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and partners in the development of the nuclear reactor plant product.
• Work with potential vendors and perform technical oversight of vendor activities.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or Physics is required.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience is required.
• Must have demonstrated experience in nuclear reactor design.
• Experience leading technical teams for medium and large projects is required.
• Must have superior written and verbal communication skills up, down and across organizations, both internally and externally.
• Must have strong technical decision-making skills.
• Must be able to work within a fast-paced development environment with the demonstrated ability to be flexible.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Project is required.
• Travel (~20%) is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams from the early design phase through product testing and deployment.
• Familiarity with systems engineering methods and principles.
• Experience working in accordance with a 10 CFR 50 Appendix B / NQA-1 Quality program.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $112,000 - $177,000

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $112,000 and $177,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.