Entry Level Engineer of Radiological Work

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory, Knolls Nuclear Engineering, is seeking an entry-level Engineer of Radiological Work to join our team. This role develops technical work documents with radiological, environmental, safety and industrial hygiene controls for work on radioactive and/or nuclear materials.

The successful candidate will be trained in radiological engineering duties focused on facility and infrastructure maintenance in radiological areas, including equipment and decontamination activities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical work documents incorporating radiological, environmental, safety and industrial hygiene controls.
• Perform work in radiological areas including radiological support equipment, ventilation, machinery, piping and characterization.
• Assist in decontamination and decommissioning activities.
• Work effectively within a team to support facility and infrastructure maintenance in radiological areas.

Skills

Experience writing technical reports

Radiation protection background

Teamwork ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a 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. Looking for a lifetime career?

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory, Knolls Nuclear Engineering is seeking an entry level Engineer of Radiological Work to join our team! The role is responsible to develop technical work documents that incorporate engineering controls (radiological, environmental, safety and industrial hygiene) necessary for performing work on, testing of, or handling radioactive and/or nuclear material. The incumbent will be trained as an Engineer of Radiological Work with duties that will be focused on facility and infrastructure maintenance in radiological areas including radiological support equipment (ventilation, machinery, piping and characterization), and decontamination and decommissioning activities.

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

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Nuclear Engineering or Physics
• Experience in writing technical reports
• Radiation protection background
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

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 ProgramVisit us online to view all NNL benefits!

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.