General Development Project Engineer

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BWXT, a leader in nuclear, engineering and energy solutions, seeks a General Development Project Engineer for on-site work in Lynchburg, VA. You will lead cross-functional teams, present project status to customers and senior management, and help craft schedules and cost estimates aligned with technical scopes.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics and at least four years of relevant experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain DOE security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics required.
• Four years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain DOE security clearance.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to support development schedules.
• Deliver clear presentations on project status to customers and senior management.
• Assist Engineering with developing project schedules based on technical work scopes and adapt to customer needs.
• Assist Engineering with developing cost estimates for general development jobs and submit to the Customer.
• Coordinate with production control to provide schedule index and priority codes for shop-floor orders.
• Actively participate in and lead customer meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

U.S. Citizenship

Security Clearance (DOE)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

Job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Location:

On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia

Your Day to Day as a General Development Project Engineer:

• Lead cross-functional teams to support development schedules.
• Delivers clear presentations on project status to customers and senior management.
• Assist Engineering with developing project schedules based on technical work scopes and evaluates those schedules to the customer needs.
• Assist Engineering with developing cost estimates for general development jobs, send estimates through estimating and submit to the Customer.
• Work with production control on providing schedule index and priority codes to job orders on the shop floor.
• Actively participates and leads customer meetings.
• Monitor General Development Job spending and provide the Customer reports as required.
• Engineers solutions to improve project management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics and four (4) years of relevant experience is required.
• Must have demonstrated strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills as well as the ability to effectively work with others.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with manufacturing desired.
• Prior lead experience directing others on projects supporting the customer is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $86,000 - $136,000

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $86,000 and $136,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

Nearest Major Market:

Lynchburg

Nearest Secondary Market:

Virginia

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Nuclear Engineering, Project Engineer, Nuclear Physics, Recruiting, Nuclear, Engineering, Science, Human Resources, Energy