Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer

Job Description

Join the Naval Nuclear Laboratory as a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer! In this role you will become part of the Nuclear Materials Management and Criticality Control (NMM&CC) unit fosters safe, efficient, and effective Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) and Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) programs for the Bettis, Knolls, and Kesselring sites. NMM&CC seeks an individual to actively work with the operations, engineering, oversight, and security communities to build and maintain a robust NCS and MC&A program. The Engineer should be proficient with NCS and MC&A requirements which they will use to provide reviews, mentoring, classroom teaching and qualification, and assess and document community performance to those requirements.

The position includes coordination of fleet fuel inventories, observing work in progress, conducting interviews, reviewing records, inspecting equipment and facilities, following-up on previously identified problems, working independently on projects, authoring and publishing findings, observations and improvement recommendations, meeting strict schedules and deadlines, balancing multiple duties and responsibilities simultaneously and reporting nuclear material inventory at the Bettis, Knolls, and Kesselring sites. Candidates should desire to use their investigative and skeptical thinking skills to improve operational safety, security, and efficiency by identifying and evaluating performance trends, and as such, should enjoy a combination of a compliance, reporting, and teaching environments.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience;
• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience;
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience;
• Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Good communication skills
• Strong technical writing skills

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

Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $117,900.00 - $184,300.00 annually

Note: Salary information provided is a general guideline only. This range is not intended to reflect the actual pay for this position.

About the Role

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.

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, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.