ENGINEER PROJECT 5

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

1d•$144,000 - $181,000•Onsite

About The Position

This requisition is for a Project E5 position in the A4W Propulsion and Reactor Planning Yard’s Carrier Inactivation and Disposal Group. Veteran engineer with nuclear/reactor plant fluids system experience. CVN68 Class plant operations/nuclear test experience is a plus. Familiarity with the navy nuclear ship inactivations and/or CVN68 Class refueling overhaul planning and execution processes are also desirable. The primary role is to assist with leading the carrier inactivation and disposal planning/execution efforts for CVN68 and the remaining NIMITZ Class carriers for the PREPY. The role requires strong project management, communications, writing, and organization skills. The candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated and be able to execute tasking with minimal supervision. In addition, the candidate must be able to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. This position will lead a team of engineers and to fulfill various tasking efforts to include: planning/execution of the drain down plan - calculations of residual water, coordinate reviews/changes/liaison issues to the Reactor Plant Inactivation Guidelines manual, coordinate/manage reclamation of nuclear cognizant PRPEPY components, end of life inspections, and collaborate with various stakeholders in the successful execution of carrier inactivations and disposals. Duties include attending shipboard meetings and performing ship checks in PREPY cognizant reactor/propulsion plant spaces. RADCON/dosimetry qualification will be necessary as well as no physical restrictions in going onboard the ship (i.e. must be able to climb ladders, no issues transiting up and down gangways, stairs, tight spaces, etc.) Some travel time is also expected to Naval Station Norfolk (NSN), Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Washington Navy Yard, etc. Position requires regularly communicating with the Navy, NAVSEA, NNL, BPMI, and NNS-HII shipyard Nuclear Propulsion Division (NPD) stakeholders (E81, E82, E84, E85) and technical staff via various platforms. Responsibilities include production and Ship’s Force support during carrier Ship Terminal Offload Period at NSN and during the inactivation at HII-NNS with engineering and deck plate support, troubleshooting, technical evaluation of inspection, test results, etc. Researches, develops, designs, and/or tests components, equipment, systems, and networks in one or more engineering disciplines. May design equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. Applies engineering principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience
Master’s Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience
Ph.D. and 9 years of experience
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Nuclear/reactor plant fluids system experience
Strong project management skills
Strong communications skills
Strong writing skills
Strong organization skills
Self-starter
Highly motivated
Able to execute tasking with minimal supervision
Able to develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity
RADCON/dosimetry qualification
No physical restrictions in going onboard the ship (able to climb ladders, transit gangways, stairs, tight spaces, etc.)
US Citizenship Required
Final Clearance Required to Start

Nice To Haves

CVN68 Class plant operations/nuclear test experience
Familiarity with navy nuclear ship inactivations
Familiarity with CVN68 Class refueling overhaul planning and execution processes
Experience with writing technical correspondence/letters
Experience with research/issuing white papers
Experience with responding to liaison action requests
Experience preparing and leading presentations
Experience with meeting facilitation
Ability to communicate complex ideas through technical reports/venues
Strong technical background in A4W Carrier or A1B reactor/propulsion plant fluid systems and component designs
Experience with evaluating and presenting detailed engineering alternatives to the customer/stakeholders
Experience working to mutually agreeable alternative paths for component and system issues
Assist in peer review of individual contributor’s assignments for completeness and accuracy
Mentor and train individual contributors to improve department bench strength

Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers to fulfill various tasking efforts.
Plan and execute the drain down plan, including calculations of residual water.
Coordinate reviews, changes, and liaison issues to the Reactor Plant Inactivation Guidelines manual.
Coordinate and manage the reclamation of nuclear cognizant PRPEPY components.
Conduct end-of-life inspections.
Collaborate with various stakeholders in the successful execution of carrier inactivations and disposals.
Attend shipboard meetings and perform ship checks in PREPY cognizant reactor/propulsion plant spaces.
Communicate regularly with the Navy, NAVSEA, NNL, BPMI, and NNS-HII shipyard Nuclear Propulsion Division (NPD) stakeholders and technical staff.
Provide production and Ship’s Force support during carrier Ship Terminal Offload Period and inactivation.
Provide engineering and deck plate support, troubleshooting, and technical evaluation of inspection and test results.
Research, develop, design, and/or test components, equipment, systems, and networks.
Design equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems.
Apply engineering principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results.
Construct developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components.
Perform quality testing.
Support and participate in the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototypes.
Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.