Emergency Preparedness Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Milton (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Tuition assistance

EAP

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced Engineer to support non-nuclear hazard preparedness at the Kesselring Site. You will help ensure DOE Order 151.1D compliance, contribute to annual preparedness reporting, and help design and evaluate emergency response exercises in coordination with ERO leadership.

The role offers a mix of office and field work with opportunities to benchmark practices across NNL sites and to grow expertise in incident command and site readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical, engineering, or science field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in a related technical, engineering, or science field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Doctorate in a related technical, engineering, or science field with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Currently an Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DOE Order 151.1D for non-nuclear hazards.
• Support Annual Stakeholder Preparedness Report and the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.
• Collaborate with Site and Emergency Response Organization leadership and design major emergency response exercises.
• Coordinate with other NNL DOE sites to align program requirements.

Skills

Project management

Team building

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related technical/engineering/science 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.

Job Description

The Kesselring Site (KS) Emergency Preparedness (EP) Unit is seeking an experienced Engineer to contribute to KS' non-nuclear/non-radiological hazard preparedness in partnership with our Emergency Response Organization (ERO). This role will be critical to maintaining site emergency response readiness and mitigation efforts, with a strong focus on complying with the program's implementation of DOE Order 151.1D. This position works to manage the KS compliance of program requirements regarding non-nuclear/non-radiological hazards in coordination and alignment with representatives from the other NNL DOE sites. This role offers opportunities to gain experience in the incident command field, have a mix of office and field work, and chances to benchmark practices at other Program sites.

In this role, you will help ensure compliance with DOE Order 151.1D while supporting key emergency preparedness initiatives, including the Annual Stakeholder Preparedness Report and the triennial Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment. You'll collaborate with Site and ERO leadership, provide updates on critical programs, and help design and evaluate major emergency response exercises that strengthen site readiness and resilience.

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; or Currently an Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in project management
• Experience with team building and working with cross sectional teams
• Strong presentation skills

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

$95,700.00 - $149,600.00 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, satellite, and vendor locations.

For more than 75 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.