Project Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks an Intermediate Project Engineer to support the Core Manufacturing Facility Uplift Investment Portfolio. You will combine project-engineering fundamentals with data analysis and communication, focusing on consolidating vendor data and building dashboards for stakeholders.

The role requires a technical degree with 1–2+ years of relevant experience and strong communication skills to translate complex project information into actionable updates for multiple audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (engineering, science, or construction).
• 2+ years of relevant experience; or 1 year with a Master’s degree.
• Strong data-analysis and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of facility and equipment procurements spanning multiple vendors and work packages.
• Consolidate vendor cost and schedule data and develop dashboards (Power BI) for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Facility Uplift Program Manager, engineers, vendors, and others to enable efficient project execution.

Skills

Power BI

Data visualization

Cost analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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

Core Manufacturing's Strategic Development Unit is seeking an Intermediate Project Engineer to support the Core Manufacturing Facility Uplift Investment Portfolio. This role will help execute a portfolio of facility and equipment procurements spanning multiple vendors and work packages. The successful candidate will combine project-engineering fundamentals with strong data-analysis and communication skills. A central focus of the position will be consolidating vendor cost and schedule data and developing dashboards (e.g., Power BI reporting tools) that provide clear, timely insight to stakeholders across the Program. The Project Engineer will work closely with the Facility Uplift Program Manager, Engineering Leads, vendors, and other internal / external stakeholders to support efficient project execution.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science or construction field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science or construction field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing and maintaining dashboards, reports, or data visualizations using Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and presenting project cost, schedule, milestone, and forecast data from multiple sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex project information into clear, actionable updates for varied stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment

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

$70,900.00 - $108,500.00 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.