Entry Level Engineer
About the role
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an Activity Estimator to join the Waste Programs Team at the Naval Reactors Facility in Idaho. This position supports the safe and reliable operation of our nation's naval nuclear reactors by ensuring compliance with Federal Regulations and validating waste meets disposal facility criteria.
Responsibilities
- Author activity estimates (source terms) for radioactive material, low-level waste, and mixed waste to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations (e.g., DOT, NRC) and to validate waste meets disposal facility criteria.
- Author eDocs associated with activity estimates.
- Develop methods and models for non-standard waste containers.
- Develop and maintain nuclide distributions for radioactive waste generated on-site.
- Develop and maintain Excel workbooks used in activity estimates.
- Oversee and maintain manuals used by activity estimators.
- Oversee work document revisions, including Transportation and Shipping manuals and forms.
- Review technical work documents for transportation and shipping controls.
- Modernize and innovate the activity estimating process.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, or science field; or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, or science field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
- Experience calculating radiological source terms.
- Familiarity with nuclide distributions.
- Experience with Micro Shield.
- Intermediate to advanced experience performing statistical analysis.
- Intermediate to advanced skills using Microsoft Excel.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Radiation Worker Qualification.
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: $63,900.00 - $97,800.00 annually. Salary is based on candidate experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP). 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 maintains a drug-free workplace and workforce; candidates must pass a drug test in compliance with company policy and 10 CFR 707.