Lead Engineer, S6W Power Plant Electrical Systems, Principal
West Mifflin, PA - USA
Job Summary
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 promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nations naval nuclear reactors and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navys submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!
The S6W Power Plant Electrical (PPE) unit is looking for a motivated and driven person to fulfill the lead engineer position. The lead engineer position provides a growth opportunity that will develop both leadership and technical skills.
S6W PPE plays an integral role in supporting the Seawolf class ships. The unit includes subject matter experts on design and operations of S6W instrumentation and control systems. The unit responsibilities include providing support to emergent fleet issues in addition to providing technical and programmatic recommendations to improve fleet operational capabilities and service life extensions.
The lead engineer is responsible for oversight of work performed within S6W PPE to include:
1. Prioritize assign and manage work within S6W PPE
2. Enforce program quality standards
3. Provide guidance and mentoring to engineers developing deliverables
4. Provide succinct summaries both oral and written of work and work-related risks issues and opportunities
5. Lead and execute assignments at the request of management
6. Facilitate a strong and productive teaming environment between other units at NNL BPMI and NR
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 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 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical engineering science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer Refueling Engineer or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
- Experience with power plant operations
- Strong understanding of project management principles
- Ability to lead a team of peers
- Ability to articulate technical ideas in a clear and concise manner
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effectively work across units departments and across sites
- 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
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Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is 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 nations 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 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC