About Us
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 encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms 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. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!
Job Description
Researches, analyzes, tests, and/or designs products or processes primarily involving two or more of the following engineering disciplines: chemical, computer, data, electrical, facilities, materials, mechanical, nuclear and/or quality. Develops and recommends new processes and technologies to achieve cost efficiency and improved quality. Ensures effectiveness in engineering and design to bring production efforts to scale with maximum efficiency and productivity. Analyzes and develops solutions to engineering problems. Develops and applies engineering standards and procedures and provides advice on issues within the engineering field. May develop system and component requirements and tests based on overall project and customer needs. May support system-level troubleshooting or testing, including of NNPP simulators. May prepare and review documentation and procedures for equipment installation, operations, and maintenance. May provide project engineering functions such as planning, cost estimating, subcontract management, and management of budgets across multiple organizations.
The Lifting & Handling Engineer provides technical support and oversight for all aspects of weight handling including procurement, inspection, testing, certification, maintenance, and operation of cranes and other weight handling equipment. The Lifting & Handling Engineer often works in the field responding to crane breakdowns, planning crane and rigging operations, and overseeing maintenance/operations.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently or previously EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; or SRE qualified.
Preferred Skills
The Lifting & Handling Engineering team is fully committed to developing the right motivated engineer with little direct weight handling experience; however, experience with the following will be preferred:
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- ASME B30 or NAVFAC P-307 standards
- Developing rigging plans/sketches
- Developing technical specifications for the procurement of industrial equipment
- Maintaining large industrial electromechanical machines
- Maintaining large industrial hydraulic machines
- Troubleshooting and resolving deficiencies on industrial equipment
- Weight handling (crane and/or rigging operations)
- Writing technical procedures for the execution of work on industrial equipment
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
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Pay Range
$75,300 – $115,300 annually
Note the salary information provided above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation’s submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
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