Engineer 5 - Advisory Engineering

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Erwin, TN seeks an experienced engineer to lead major projects, interpret complex technical requirements, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams. The role emphasizes independent work and delivering engineering solutions with a focus on process development and product acceptance criteria.

The position requires ten years of engineering experience since a B.S. degree and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ten years of engineering experience since a B.S. degree (nine years if M.S.).
• Strong communication and writing abilities.
• Ability to plan and direct engineering efforts on major projects.
• Ability to work independently and within a multifunctional team.

Responsibilities

• Serves as technical specialist applying advanced theories and processes.
• Plans and directs engineering effort on major projects.
• Conducts research or investigations involving complex problems.
• Develops product/process acceptance criteria and monitors yields.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project planning

Technical writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

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Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. At BWXT 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 required 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:

Works on projects or problems of a unique or controversial nature judged to have potential or known significant impact on major organizational issues or division programs. This position has full technical responsibility for interpreting, planning, executing, and coordinating assignments. Supervision is essentially administrative. Assignments are given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

Location:

On-site in Erwin, TN

Your Day to Day as an Engineer 5:

• Serves as the technical specialist for the division in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes for an assigned area of responsibility.
• In a leadership capacity, plans and directs the engineering effort on a project or projects of major significance.
• As an individual contributor, conceptualizes, plans, and executes research or investigations in areas of considerable complexity, which may require unconventional or original approaches and sophisticated techniques.
• May be assigned to develop product process acceptance criteria, monitor process yields and trends, lead process problem investigations, discover root cause from possible alternatives, formulate and evaluate alternative cost effective solutions, solution development, documentation, implementation, and follow up.
• May be assigned to initiate and conduct process effectiveness review, develop and select cost reduction/profit improvement alternatives, develop, document and implement process changes and monitor the modified processes for profit improvement effectiveness and absence of unfavorable side effects.
• Keeps abreast of new scientific methods and developments and customer requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or new programs as required.
• Maintains liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
• Write and execute test plans for process development and improvement projects to be performed at bench scale and in production equipment.
• Write technical reports for projects and investigations.
• Write proposals that contain a technical justification and business case for future process development projects.
• Communicate with customers on project schedule and technical issues.
• Plan and lead engineering effort for projects of major significance.

Required Qualifications

Ten years' engineering experience since B. S. degree (nine years with M.S. degree)

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: $115,000- $180,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $115,000 and $180,000 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.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and 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.

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