Mechanical Engineer (Principal)
Job Location:
Charleston, SC - USA
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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!
Join the Site Engineering (SE) team as a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the Moored Training Ship Directorate/Site Projects Planning and Engineering (SPPE) Subdivision supporting engineering and maintenance of site infrastructure utilities and MTS support systems as well as the planning design and execution of facility improvements and construction projects at Nuclear Power Training Unit Charleston (NPTU-C). SE is the cognizant design agent for all MTS support systems and most shoreside mission-specific infrastructure at NPTU-C. This exciting opportunity will provide a variety of work in technical design project support and field this role you will have the opportunity to interact with personnel across NPTU-C Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and stakeholders inside and outside the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) including various Government entities architecture/engineering (A/E) firms and construction contractors.
Specific responsibilities include:
Cognizant engineer (i.e. subject matter expert) for various site mechanical systems to include site high pressure and low pressure air systems
Maintenance of operating instructions maintenance procedures engineering drawings and spare parts management for MTS support systems
Supporting efficient problem resolution of various technical issues and formally communicating the resolution
Evaluating proposed improvements including determining estimated cost and return on investment
Support the planning selection and implementation of various facility and system projects proposed by the site for execution
Performing technical and Quality Assurance reviews for mechanical disciplines and deliverables (design reviews construction submittal reviews field surveys and closeout inspections) to support various SPPE-led projects
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical engineering or science field with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or currently a Principal Reactor Training
Engineer Refueling Engineer or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company; 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 a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical engineering or science field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience in the design construction and/or repair of building HVAC equipment and systems and/or PLC-based controls systems
Familiarity with prototype and/or site operations at NPTU Charleston
Experience developing cost estimates for facility or construction projects
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to complete all assigned tasks
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings construction specifications and engineering standards
Demonstrated ability to interface and communicate (both written and verbal) with other departments the Navy and NR
- 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:
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