About Us
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory comprises the U.S. Department of Energy locations and personnel responsible for developing advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology, providing technical support to ensure 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 includes the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and the Naval Reactors Facility which have proudly supported the nation since 1946. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory has nearly 8,000 employees working at primary locations in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory also has an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations around the globe. We are dedicated solely to the support of the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation.
Job Description
The Plant Analysis Unit in Fleet Reactor Engineering is seeking an engineer to lead and support evaluations of a wide range of reactor operations and transients. This is an excellent opportunity to gain an integrated understanding of how many different reactor designs operate while developing analytical skills that support our important mission and keep the public and environment safe.
The successful candidate’s duties could include, but are not limited to: thermal hydraulic model development and analysis, understanding and communicating nuclear plant accident progression, developing scripts to run our models and post-process results, working productively and efficiently with a team of knowledgeable professionals to document different analyses, and understanding and communicating results to coworkers, managers, and Naval Reactors. This posting is for those interested in computer modeling and analysis in support of the Fleet performance and supporting fleet emergent issues.
NNL develops and supports the world’s safest and most advanced reactor plants and as an engineer in the Reactor Safety Analysis Subdivision, your contributions will be directly tied to this important mission!
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
BS degree in engineering or Bachelor’s degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years of relevant experience or; MS degree in engineering or Master’s degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of relevant experience or; Currently or previously NPE qualified or CTE/ACRS and one year of EOOW in the Nuclear Operations Program or Watch Instructor and Refueling Facility Area Refueling Engineer and one year as SRE
Preferred Skills
Experience with thermal-hydraulic analysis, scripting, and coding preferably with reactor safety computer codes such as RELAP5-3D or MELCOR or post-processing in MATLAB or Python;
Strong interest in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and other related subjects;
Ability to understand large/complex systems including fluids, heat transfer, instrumentation and control systems, and electrical components;
Experience with probabilistic risk assessments and/or statistics;
Strong written and verbal communications skills with an ability to articulate technical ideas in a clear and concise manner
Compensation and Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
401(k) Savings Program
Capital Accumulation Plan
Personal & Medical Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
9/80 Work Schedule
Flexible Start/End Times
Wellness Rewards Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Pay Range
$82,600 – $123,800 annually
Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only.
Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
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. Federal regulation requires FMP test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity