Civil Engineer, Experienced

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Milton (NY); On-site; USD 94,800 - 148,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a skilled Civil/Structural Engineer to support the Kesselring Site. You will apply your engineering expertise to maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, coordinating with end users, unions, compliance staff, and planning organizations.

This role includes developing designs, contract specs, and providing field support through construction, commissioning, and project closeout. Candidates should hold a related technical degree with 4–6 years of relevant experience or

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 6+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s with 4+ years or a PhD with 1+ year.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary project teams in design and construction bid documents.
• Ability to develop engineering documents, drawings, specifications and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts for maintenance, renovation, and repair projects on facilities and infrastructure.
• Develop designs and contract specifications, coordinating with internal teams and external firms.
• Prepare corrective maintenance documents, material lists, sketches and cost estimates.
• Support bid and procurement processes and provide field engineering support during construction and commissioning.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate in related field

Job description

About Us

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team and contribute to the mission of the Kesselring Site. In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to support facility and infrastructure maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, ensuring that our site meets current and future operational needs. Opportunities within this role include:

• Preparing corrective maintenance documents to support facility and infrastructure repair efforts. This includes developing technical requirements such as material lists, sketches, and cost estimates.
• Collaborating with end users, union trades, compliance staff, operations staff, and planning organizations to identify, plan, and execute maintenance and repair strategies for site facilities and infrastructure.
• Supporting a facility inspection program to evaluate existing conditions, identify gaps, and develop strategic plans in alignment with the site master plan.
• Leading engineering efforts for maintenance, renovation, and repair projects associated with facility buildings, structures, and infrastructure systems.
• Developing designs and contract specifications, partnering both internally and with subcontracted engineering and architectural firms.
• Providing support during the bid and procurement process, as well as offering engineering field support during the construction phase, commissioning activities, and project closeout.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience leading multi-disciplined project teams in the development of design and construction bid documents
• Desire to share technical knowledge with less experienced staff
• Experience with the development of engineering documents (e.g. engineering analyses, technical specifications, drawing development, functional requirements and costs estimates)

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$94,800.00 - $148,200.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world‑class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug‑free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

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