Field Project Engineer, Nuclear Facility Construction

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

PTO Sell Program

EAP

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a Project Engineer for the Field Engineering team to interface with system and infrastructure engineering and subcontractors at the Naval Reactors Facility in Idaho. The role delivers design coordination, field support, and project controls across short and multi-year capital projects.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safety, reliability, quality, schedule, and cost alignment, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or higher with minimum years of relevant experience or advanced degree with fewer years of experience.
• Masters or Doctorate in related field acceptable with required years of experience.
• Current Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at Naval Nuclear Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or coordinate design documents (drawings, specs, cost estimates, testing, commissioning).
• Coordinate with Project Manager, General Contractor and subs to meet contract documents and codes.
• Provide field support and inspections, monitor progress, resolve technical issues to minimize delays.
• Support schedule and budget development, forecasting, and project controls.
• Review and approve technical submittals.
• Establish and oversee field architectural/engineering follow-ups.
• Obtain and maintain local qualifications as required (Engineer of Environmental Work, Excavation Permit Requestor).
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure project progression.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills

Project planning

Cost estimates

Technical writing

Communication

OSHA 1926 regs

Building codes

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Doctorate in engineering

Senior Reactor Training Engineer (current)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a Project Engineer for the Field Engineering team to interface with system and infrastructure engineering and subcontractors at the Naval Reactors Facility in Idaho. The role delivers design coordination, field support, and project controls across short and multi-year capital projects.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safety, reliability, quality, schedule, and cost alignment, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and proficiency