Experienced Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 86,100 - 134,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings

Personal Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

EAP

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced Multidisciplined Engineer within Safety Assessments to deliver criticality safety evaluations that underpin the design of fuel handling equipment and examination processes for NNPP facilities.

You will collaborate with criticality safety analysts, structural performance experts, and design teams to develop analytical models and documented conclusions, ensuring safety and operability across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field with 4+ years of relevant experience
• Master's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Doctorate degree in a related technical, engineering, science field

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating in-depth understanding of NNPP and DOE safety requirements and standards
• Evaluating nuclear hazards and documenting technical conclusions
• Developing understanding of nuclear fuel examination operations and processes
• Collaborating with design teams and other stakeholders on safety topics
• Serving as the nuclear safety expert on equipment design teams
• Providing support within the NEAP Division
• Interfacing with a multi-site, multi-disciplined group of experts
• Providing succinct summaries of work and risks

Skills

Criticality safety experience

Nuclear fuel handling operations

Technical writing skills

Team collaboration

Working relationships

Communication and engagement

Broad technical experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical/engineering/science field

Master's degree in a related technical/engineering/science field

Doctorate degree in a related technical/engineering/science field

Job description

Job Overview

The Capital Projects - Laboratory Design and Integration sub‑division is delivering the next generation of infrastructure to perform examinations and testing on spent nuclear fuel and irradiated materials – critical capabilities that enable the enduring technical supremacy of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP).

The Safety Assessments Unit integrates nuclear and facility safety into the design of multiple key facilities, including the NEAP Laboratory, the Interim Irradiations Examination Recapitalization (IIER) facility, and future NNPP nuclear facilities within the Capital Projects portfolio.

Safety Assessments is seeking an experienced Multidisciplined Engineer to deliver criticality safety evaluations that underpin the design of next‑generation NNPP fuel handling equipment and examination process development. This role will focus on authoring criticality safety and equipment safety evaluations. This is accomplished through coordination and collaboration with a wide range of program experts, including criticality safety and structural performance analysts who develop analytical models that underpin authored safety evaluations for fuel handling operations, fuel handling equipment designers, fuel handling operations personnel, future laboratory safety basis owners, and government regulators (Naval Reactors).

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrating in-depth understanding and ability to communicate nuclear safety requirements, guidance, and standards from the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) and the Department of Energy (DOE)
• Evaluating nuclear hazards, developing creative prevention or mitigation strategies, and formally documenting technical conclusions
• Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of nuclear fuel examination operations, equipment, and processes
• Collaborating with and advising design teams, analysts, operations, other stakeholders and Naval Reactors on safety related topics
• Serving as the nuclear safety expert on equipment design teams and advocating for design solutions that balance safety and operability in line with applicable CSEs
• Providing support as assigned within the NEAP Division
• Interfacing with a multi‑site, multi‑disciplined group of team members, subject matter experts, and stakeholders
• Providing succinct summaries, both oral and written, of work and work‑related risks, issues, and opportunities

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field
• Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company

Preferred Skills

• Experience authoring, reviewing or overseeing implementation of criticality safety evaluations
• Experience in nuclear fuel handling operations or fuel handling equipment design
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Strong teaming and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong working relationships
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Broad and successful technical experience

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

Pay Range

$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 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.

Eligibility & Equal Opportunity

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.