Principal Mechanical Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Milton (NY); On-site; USD 106,200 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Voluntary

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings & CAP

Personal & Medical Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC in Ballston Spa, NY seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support design, maintenance programs and optimization of mechanical systems essential to Navy training operations. You will collaborate with on-site craft, service subcontractors and project managers to address diverse challenges and support construction and ongoing site operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical field with 9+ years of experience (or higher degrees with fewer years) and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering or science field with 9+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 7+ years, or Doctorate with 3+ years.
• Preferred skills include engineering design, troubleshooting or repair, knowledge of NY State Mechanical Code and ASHRAE fundamentals, and ability to develop docs and review drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on mechanical building systems such as HVAC, pressure systems, plumbing, and radiological ventilation.
• Plan, design, and oversee maintenance and alteration of system equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoot issues, develop specifications, and provide engineering solutions.
• Support project scoping, design reviews, construction oversight, and commissioning.
• Manage facility equipment operations, maintenance, repair and construction activities.
• Evaluate current systems and propose reliability improvements.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Facility Operations, Security and external vendors.

Skills

Engineering design

Troubleshooting

Coordination with teams

Experience with building systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related technical field

Master’s degree in related field

Doctorate in related field

Current Principal Reactor Training Engineer / Refueling Engineer / RPCO Engineer at the Company

Job description

Role Overview

As a Mechanical Engineer with the Facilities Engineering organization at the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site in Ballston Spa, New York, you will support the design, maintenance program, and optimization of mechanical systems essential to sustaining Navy training operations. You will collaborate closely with on‑site craft organizations, service subcontractors, and project managers to address diverse challenges and support both construction projects and ongoing site operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in engineering and operating mechanical building systems such as HVAC, pressure systems, plumbing, and radiological ventilation.
• Support efforts in planning, designing, and overseeing the maintenance and alteration of system equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, develop specifications, and provide engineering solutions.
• Support project scoping, design reviews, construction oversight, and commissioning.
• Manage facility equipment operations, maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
• Evaluate current systems and propose engineering solutions to enhance reliability, performance, and efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Maintenance, Facility Operations, Security, Safety) and external vendors.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical, engineering, or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree 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

• Experience in engineering design, troubleshooting, or repair
• Knowledge of New York State Mechanical Code and ASHRAE fundamentals
• Proficiency in developing engineering documents and reviewing technical drawings
• Familiarity with verification and acceptance testing for facilities projects

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

$106,200.00 - $166,000.00 annually

Location

Ballston Spa, New York – Kenneth A. Kesselring Site

Eligibility

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. Candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and federal regulations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. 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.