ENGINEER NUCLEAR 4

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

6d•$124,000 - $153,000•Onsite

About The Position

Designs, develops, and tests nuclear equipment and systems. Conducts research on new materials of special interest in nuclear reactors. Conducts studies related to the detection and control of radiation and radioactive contaminants. Studies nuclear fuel cycle to define most economical uses of material and safest means of waste products disposal. Other areas of research include radiation transport modeling, statistical analyses and performance metrics. Recommends various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency or costs. Specific Areas of Responsibility and necessary skills include: • Serve as the Nuclear Construction Engineering (N.C.E.) Scoping Cell Lead for the E80's Nuclear Propulsion Division (NPD). • Multi-discipline Interface: collaborate with all Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural disciplines in the NNS Scoping Cell to generate and issue Request For Quote (RFQ) Change Orders. • Project Management skills. Experience with managing multiple ongoing projects. • Integral team player for the NNS Scoping Cell and have ability to collaborate with all levels of management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
9 years of relevant exempt experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
7 years of relevant professional experience with a Master’s Degree.
4 years of experience with a Ph.D.
Self-starter.
Ability to work at a high technical level of rigor.
Ability to quickly understand technical issues among all disciplines.

Nice To Haves

General broad knowledge of A1B Propulsion Plant Systems and Components across all engineering disciplines.
Ability to lead telecoms and navigate technical discussions.
Abilities in following Procedural Guidelines.
Experience writing procedures for Trade work.
Familiarity with Propulsion Plant Preventive and Protective Maintenance.
Familiarity with Propulsion Plant Lifting and Handling.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Nuclear Construction Engineering (N.C.E.) Scoping Cell Lead for the E80's Nuclear Propulsion Division (NPD).
Collaborate with all Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural disciplines in the NNS Scoping Cell to generate and issue Request For Quote (RFQ) Change Orders.
Manage multiple ongoing projects.
Collaborate with all levels of management within the NNS Scoping Cell.