Entry Level Civil Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Civil Engineer to join Mechanical Systems Engineering at the Niskayuna site. You will help maintain, repair and renovate infrastructure while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes civil/structural evaluations for roads, utilities, and roofs, plus support for capital projects from design to cost estimates, with a healthy mix of field and office work.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in a related technical/engineering field from an accredited institution.
• Experience with federal/state engineering codes and structural evaluations.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills; able to work with multiple project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support preventative maintenance, emergent repairs and renovations for systems and facilities at the Niskayuna site.
• Conduct civil and structural assessments for roads, underground utilities, roofing and siding improvements.
• Assist with recapitalization projects from concept design through cost estimates and contract documents.
• Balance on-site fieldwork with in-office analysis and collaboration across teams.

Skills

Internship experience

Codes knowledge (federal/state)

Structural analysis

Inspections & assessments

Excellent communication

Technical writing

Cross-team interaction

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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. Looking for a lifetime career?

Job Description

Mechanical Systems Engineering is looking for a civil engineer to join its multi-disciplinary team of engineers to work collaboratively to support preventative maintenance, emergent repairs and renovation projects for systems and facility infrastructure located at our Niskayuna Site. Typical projects include civil and structural evaluations in support of road building, underground utilities, and roof repairs; supporting the identification of utilities for evacuations; engineering support of recapitalization projects, including concept designs, evaluations, contract documents, construction cost estimates, and project follow; and maintenance and operations support of emergent issues. This position includes a balanced mix of on scene and in office work.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field.

Preferred Skills

• Previous intern experience in construction or facilities engineering
• Experience with federal and state engineering codes.
• Knowledge in Structural analysis
• Experience in inspections and assessments of existing structures (e.g., building roofing and siding, and underground utilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in technical writing
• Effectively interact across several project teams
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite

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

$63,900.00 - $97,800.00 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.