Project Engineer

About Us

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 encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms 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. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!

Job Description

Would you like to work on cutting-edge technical work in a laboratory/test environment and not sit at your desk all the time If you want to guide real world projects that you can see directly impacting the mission, then the Design Engineering Unit in the Bettis Test Programs Department is looking for you! Apply today!

This position will provide technical direction for project execution of several major, high visibility, project installations in the Control Drive Mechanism Test Facility, the Large Component Test Facility, and the Hot Quiet Test Facility. This will include working with management to develop timetables, understand and mitigate project risks, and communication progress the duration of the project. A successful candidate will ensure the project results meet acceptable requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost estimates. They will also monitor progress and performance against project plan with the project team; taking action to resolve technical problems and support operational needs to minimize delays.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in construction, engineering or a science related field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Currently or previously Shift Supervisor Part II qualified; or Qualified SIT and 3 years as EOOW in the Nuclear Operations Program; or Currently or previously CRE qualified; or 6 years as SRE; or SRE qualified and 9 years of experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in construction, engineering or a science related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with management of multiple simultaneous projects with stakeholders internal and external to the organization.
• Possess effective communication skills that have been used across a variety of stakeholder organizations.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Captial 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

$103,100.00 - $161,100.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guide line 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 and vendor locations. For nearly 70 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.