Advanced Mechanical Engineer
About the role
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.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an Advanced Mechanical Engineer to apply mechanical engineering expertise to the facility systems that support this mission. Facilities Engineering ensures the facilities and supporting infrastructure at the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site are safe, reliable, and ready to support Navy training and site operations. Our team provides engineering expertise for the facilities, utilities, and infrastructure located across Kesselring’s approximately 4,000-acre property.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex engineering evaluations and troubleshoot mechanical building systems, including HVAC, radiological ventilation, plumbing, and pressure systems.
- Develop and implement practical solutions for equipment repair, modification, replacement, and performance improvement.
- Prepare and review engineering analyses, calculations, specifications, drawings, work packages, and technical reports.
- Support mechanical maintenance and capital projects from scope development through design, construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover.
- Evaluate equipment condition, maintenance history, operating experience, and system performance to identify reliability risks and recommend improvements.
- Apply applicable codes, standards, and site requirements to facility modifications and projects.
- Participate in and contribute technical expertise during design reviews, field walkdowns, testing, and acceptance activities.
- Provide field engineering support during maintenance, construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Work with operations, maintenance, and trades organizations to incorporate operating experience into equipment, maintenance, and process improvements.
- Develop or adapt engineering tools, methods, and technical approaches that improve the quality, efficiency, or consistency of mechanical engineering work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, or science field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or
- Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, or science field; or
- Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
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
Pay
Pay Range: $86,100.00 - $134,600.00 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.