ENGINEER NUCLEAR 4

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding (a division of HII) seeks a senior engineer to lead the Nuclear Construction Engineering Scoping Cell for the E80 Nuclear Propulsion Division. You will coordinate RFQ changes across nuclear, mechanical, electrical, and structural teams and manage multiple projects with senior-level stakeholders.

The role requires a U.S. citizenship, a relevant engineering degree, and extensive experience in high‑rigor nuclear environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience.
• Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Nuclear Construction Engineering (N.C.E.) Scoping Cell Lead for the E80's Nuclear Propulsion Division (NPD).
• Multi-discipline interface: collaborate with Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural disciplines to generate RFQ Change Orders.
• Demonstrate project management skills with multiple ongoing projects.
• Be an integral team player for the NNS Scoping Cell and collaborate with all levels of management.

Skills

Project management

Cross‑discipline collaboration

Team player

Education

ABET‑accredited engineering degree

Job description

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $124,000.00 to $153,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

Designs, develops, and tests nuclear equipment and systems. Conducts research on new materials of special interest in nuclear reactors. Conducts studies related to the detection and control of radiation and radioactive contaminants. Studies nuclear fuel cycle to define most economical uses of material and safest means of waste products disposal. Other areas of research include radiation transport modeling, statistical analyses and performance metrics. Recommends various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency or costs.

Specific Areas Of Responsibility And Necessary Skills Include

• Serve as the Nuclear Construction Engineering (N.C.E.) Scoping Cell Lead for the E80's Nuclear Propulsion Division (NPD).
• Multi-discipline Interface: collaborate with all Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural disciplines in the NNS Scoping Cell to generate and issue Request For Quote (RFQ) Change Orders.
• Project Management skills. Experience with managing multiple ongoing projects.
• Integral team player for the NNS Scoping Cell and have ability to collaborate with all levels of management.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience;

Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Must be a self starter and work at a high technical level of rigor and possess the ability to quickly understand technical issues among all disciplines.

Nice to Have

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• General broad knowledge of A1B Propulsion Plant Systems and Components across all engineering disciplines
• Ability to lead telecoms and navigate technical discussions
• Abilities in following Procedural Guidelines
• Experience writing procedures for Trade work
• Familiarity with Propulsion Plant Preventive and Protective Maintenance
• Familiarity with Propulsion Plant Lifting and Handling

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.