Experienced Engineer

Job Description

The Safety Assessments Unit integrates nuclear and facility safety into the design of multiple key facilities, including the NEAP Laboratory, the Interim Irradiations Examination Recapitalization (IIER) facility, and future NNPP nuclear facilities within the Capital Projects portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrating in-depth understanding and ability to communicate nuclear safety requirements, guidance, and standards from the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) and the Department of Energy (DOE)
• Evaluating nuclear hazards, developing creative prevention or mitigation strategies, and formally documenting technical conclusions.
• Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of nuclear fuel examination operations, equipment, and processes
• Collaborating with and advising design teams, analysts, operations, other stakeholders and Naval Reactors on safety related topics.
• Serving as the nuclear safety expert on equipment design teams and advocating for design solutions that balance safety and operability in line with applicable CSEs.
• Providing support as assigned within the NEAP Division.
• Interfacing with a multi-site, multi-disciplined group of team members, subject matter experts, and stakeholders.
• Providing succinct summaries, both oral and written, of work and work-related risks, issues, and opportunities.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

• Bachelors 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 Masters 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, science field; or Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• Experience authoring, reviewing or overseeing implementation of criticality safety evaluations.
• Experience in nuclear fuel handling operations or fuel handling equipment design.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong teaming and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong working relationships.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.
• Broad and successful technical experience.

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

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.