Experienced Nuclear Engineer and Physicist Nuclear

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 118,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

EAP

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Lead Plant Analysis Engineer within the Future Plant Analysis Unit to guide technical deliverables for the IPMP program and lead the Design Events Document production.

You will plan work, coordinate peer reviews, and collaborate with ICs and the unit manager to ensure timely, high-quality results, while mentoring staff and driving improvements across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in engineering or related science with required years of experience.
• Experience leading technical deliverables and peer reviews.
• Familiarity with Design Event Documents (DED) analysis and reactor plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of the Design Events Document (DED) and IPMP support.
• Plan technical work for the unit and coordinate peer reviews.
• Meet with ICs and unit manager to ensure on-time, quality work.
• Participate in program reviews and technical meetings.
• Establish training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing among team members.
• Support interview/hiring decisions and career growth of unit staff.
• Ensure tools and training; remove obstacles to success.
• Execute Technical Work Plan submittals and 3PE forecasts.
• Coordinate cost and efficiency improvement initiatives/events.

Skills

DED analysis

Reactor plant systems

Project management

Cross-site collaboration

Technical writing

Team leadership

Derivative Classifier appointment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science

Master’s degree in engineering/science

Doctorate in engineering/science

Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer / Refueling Engineer / RPCO Engineer

Tools

NUPAC modelling

Job description

• Derivative Classifier appointment

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

Future Propulsion Plant Engineering is looking for a Lead Plant Analysis Engineer in the Future Plant Analysis Unit. The Lead Plant Analysis Engineer will work with the Lead Protection Analysis Engineer to lead technical deliverables within the Future Plant Analysis Unit. In particular, the Lead Plant Analysis Engineer will have responsibility for leading production of the Design Events Document (DED) and analysis to support system and component design for the Improved Propulsion Machinery Program Phase IV (IPMP) platform.

The Lead will support work efforts in these areas in the following capacities:

• Plan technical work for the unit.
• Provide/coordinate/delegate peer reviews of technical submittals.
• Meet regularly with ICs and unit manager to ensure technical work is on time and with appropriate quality.
• Participate in program reviews and technical meetings.

The Plant Analysis Lead will also work with the Protection Analysis Lead to assist in the following programmatic/schedule/task/financial tracking items:

• Establish and oversee continuous training, mentoring, and sharing of knowledge (both legacy expertise and experience gained from ongoing work) among the team members.
• Partner with the Manager to foster growth and development of all unit members.
• Participate in interview/hiring decisions for new team members.
• Ensure team members have the right tools and training to be successful, including removing obstacles that might jeopardize work.
• Perform tasks associated with Technical Work Plan (TWP) submittals and IPMP Propulsion Plant Planning Estimate (3PE).
• Coordinate cost and efficiency improvement initiatives/events.

This Lead Engineer position will provide an excellent opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership ability for those interested in obtaining higher level technical or management positions.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or
• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or
• Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Design Event Documents (DED) analysis
• Familiarity with reactor plant systems and plant operations
• Familiarity with NUPAC modelling
• Strong organizational skills
• Project management experience, experience with financial systems and/or application of funding guidelines
• Derivative Classifier appointment
• Demonstrated teaming skills across geographic sites, collaboration with NR, ability to foster collaboration by focusing on shared goals, ability to build rapport with peers and with external teams
• Superb communication and technical writing skills

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

$117,900.00 - $184,300.00 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.