Engineer - Shipping Containers Conversions Unit

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 79,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Savings plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced engineer to support the Shipping Containers Conversions unit. You will develop deep technical knowledge of the equipment, systems, and requirements involved in our conversion work, providing strong engineering support for ongoing projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to move projects forward safely and efficiently, with a focus on technical excellence in a unique engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering or science field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 1 year, or current Intermediate Reactor Training Engineer/Refueling Engineer at the Company.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for ongoing projects within the Shipping Containers Conversions unit.
• Develop and maintain deep technical knowledge of equipment, systems and requirements involved in conversion work.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects progress safely, efficiently and with technical excellence.
• Contribute to high-impact work supporting naval nuclear propulsion programs.

Skills

Product line support

Procurement / fabrication

ERW / LERW qualification

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related technical field

Job description

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

Our Shipping Containers Conversions unit is seeking a driven and experienced Engineer to play a key role in advancing our product work. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that supports highly specialized engineering activities central to the mission of the Naval Nuclear Laboratory.

In this role, you will develop and maintain deep technical knowledge that enables you to provide strong engineering support for ongoing projects. You'll become a subject matter expert on the equipment, systems, and technical requirements involved in our conversion work, helping ensure projects move forward safely, efficiently, and with technical excellence.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in radiological practices, an understanding of equipment fabrication processes, and experience managing technical project work. If you enjoy tackling complex engineering challenges, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to meaningful, high-impact work, this role offers an exciting path to do just that.

Join us and help drive innovation and reliability in a unique engineering environment where your expertise truly matters!

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 2 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 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently an Intermediate Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with product line support
• Experience with procurements / fabrications
• Current or former ERW/LERW qualification

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

$78,700.00 - $120,500.00 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.