Principal Multidisciplined Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 106,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Student debt benefit

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a Multidisciplined Engineer for EPC, managing integrated schedules across major construction programs. Will interface between design, procurement, and construction, tracking performance metrics and managing variances.

The role emphasizes coordinating with PM&I, applying change control, and driving continuous improvements while aligning with safety and reliability goals for naval reactors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field with 9+ years of experience; or Master's with 7+ years; or Doctorate with 3+ years; or current principal engineer roles in the company.

Responsibilities

• Define scope and work breakdown structures.
• Develop and oversee cost estimates and resource-loaded schedules.
• Evaluate and process change requests to support change control.
• Interpret EVMS metrics to ensure scope, schedule, and cost targets.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and open items; interface with stakeholders.
• Support project objectives and PM&I team to drive delivery.
• Proactively review PM tools and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

9+ years experience in related field

Masters degree preferred

Doctorate degree in related field

Current Principal Reactor Training/Ref

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Doctorate degree in related field

Job description

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

Equipment Planning and Controls (EPC) is seeking a highly motivated Multidisciplined Engineer. EPC is responsible for the integrated master schedules for three multi-billion dollar major construction projects (MCPs), the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project, Naval Examination Acquisition Project, Interim Irradiations Examination Project. These projects are in various stages of design and construction, providing opportunities to grow and broaden your skillset. This candidate will work within a technically diverse and dynamic environment with a team of professionals responsible for all aspects of the project. In this role, the engineer will primarily be responsible for integrating with the design, procurement, and construction units and project management personnel. The candidate will be the key interface between the control account managers/project leads responsible for the work and Project Management and Integration (PM&I) subdivision.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and setting of performance metrics for scope, cost, and schedule
• Actively managing scope, cost, and schedule through project management processes
• Track, provide projections, and report on metrics to the organization and management
• Take appropriate actions with stakeholders to correct baseline variances
• Perform reviews of project management and EVMS procedures and plans
• Actively review and manage project management tools to ensure risks and opportunities, open items, and problem assessments are being tracked
• Actively support continuous improvements within the organization, aligned with project documents and priorities
• Determining knowledge gaps for the project team and implementing plans to resolve identified issues
• Fostering and improving the project management culture
• May perform other duties as assigned

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Defining scope and work breakdown structures
• Developing and providing oversight of cost estimates and resource loaded schedules
• Evaluating and completing change requests to support change control
• Interpreting EVMS metrics to ensure scope, schedule, and cost are achieved
• Identifying project risks, opportunities, and open items
• Interfacing with and integrating the efforts of stakeholders
• Support personnel and management to ensure project objectives are achieved

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, 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 technical, 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 technical, engineering, 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

• Experience developing up-front plans
• Experience using change control
• Knowledge of workforce and budget profiles

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

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.