SPECIALIZED ENGINEER 3 – 2026814HUN277- NNL – West Mifflin, PA

OLH Inc.; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

OLH Inc. in West Mifflin, PA, seeks a Specialized Engineer 3 to join Navy-related R&D and repair technology work. The role involves evaluating repair technologies, working in a lab and with subcontractors, and interfacing with Naval Nuclear Laboratory stakeholders.

Requires a BS or MS in Welding Engineering or related field with 3–5 years of experience, U.S. citizenship, and L security clearance. Domestic travel may be needed; commitment to quality and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Welding Engineering or related field from an accredited college with 3+ years (MS) or 5+ years (BS) of relevant experience.
• Experience leading laboratory work and presenting technical findings.
• Ability to plan, execute, and report experiments and testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, follow, and execution of work efforts; produce technical instructions and procedures.
• Travel to vendors and shipyards to support planning, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with engineers to research, test, and evaluate repair technologies.

Skills

Technical presentations

Laboratory operations

Design experiments

Analytical reasoning

Education

BS in Welding Engineering

MS in Welding Engineering or related field

Tools

Welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, SMAW)

Materials testing

Job description

SPECIALIZED ENGINEER 3 – 2026814HUN277- NNL – West Mifflin, PA

OLH Inc. was founded in 1993 to offer comprehensive, specialized Project, Program, and Construction Management services. We are a Certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), recognized for our ability to consistently deliver quality service on projects that are completed on schedule and within budget.

We recruit and hire the brightest minds to join our team of outstanding professionals in many disciplines and specialties. If you are interested and qualified for this career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application and hope to have the opportunity to speak with you soon! For more information about OLH and our guiding principles, visit our corporate website at www.olhinc.com

SPECIALIZED ENGINEER 3 – 2026814HUN277- NNL – West Mifflin, PA
Deadline: 9-25-2026 (All official documents must be completed and returned before the deadline for candidate consideration.)
Duration: 5 Years
One (1) Position Available
L Security Clearance Required
US Citizenship Required

JOB SUMMARY

Do you want to work for the world's best Navy?
Work with a team of engineers assessing repair technologies both within a laboratory setting and via commercial subcontracts. This challenging and rewarding position offers opportunities to develop technical skills through complex assignments involving established as well as novel technologies, and interpersonal skills through numerous interfaces including stakeholders and support groups across the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, our shipyards, and Naval Reactors Headquarters in Washington, DC.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicant must be able to assist the planning, follow, and execution of work efforts; conceive and produce technical instructions and procedures; track procurement actions / budget performance; and write technical submittals and recommendations.
The position will also require some travel to vendors and shipyards to support project planning, equipment testing and repair deployment.
Primary responsibilities will include teaming with other engineers as you identify, research, test, and evaluate metallic and non-metallic repair technologies, leveraging existing welding, machining, and other industrial processes.
This includes project planning and reporting of project performance within NNL's broader repair technology development community.
Should be able to help develop, test, evaluate, and eventually qualify repair procedures in the laboratory, and consult with various fabrication vendors and shipyards to facilitate technology transfer.
Repair operations which may be supported include gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, epoxies/composites, and mechanical/machining processes.
The candidate will need to have the ability or learn to develop and interpret specifications, drawings, and engineering standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education: BS Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or MS Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Experience:

Candidates must have experience making technical presentations and be able to lead/execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner.
Applicant must be able to plan and execute work programs, design experiments, analyze experimental results, and prepare technical reports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates that have demonstrated acumen in executing laboratory work are preferred.
Familiarity with inspection methods is a plus.
Excellent individual initiative and creativity will enhance the successful candidate's value in this position.

OLH, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HR at [e-mail] or 706-922-5014.

Please note: We do not accept resume submission from third-party paid recruiting sources.