Engineer Project 5

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

1d•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 in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
14 years of relevant exempt experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
12 years of relevant professional experience with a Master's Degree.
9 years of experience with a Ph.D.
Nuclear/reactor plant fluids system experience.
Strong project management skills.
Strong communications skills.
Strong writing skills.
Strong organization skills.
Ability to be a self-starter and highly motivated.
Ability to execute tasking with minimal supervision.
Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.
RADCON/dosimetry qualification.
No physical restrictions in going onboard the ship (must be able to climb ladders, no issues transiting up and down 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 the navy nuclear ship inactivations and/or 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 for which the primary or historical source or method is no longer an option.

Responsibilities

Assist with leading the carrier inactivation and disposal planning/execution efforts for CVN68 and the remaining NIMITZ Class carriers for the PREPY.
Lead a team of engineers to fulfill various tasking efforts including 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, and 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.
Provide 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, and technical evaluation of inspection and test results.
Research, develop, design, and/or test components, equipment, systems, and networks in one or more engineering disciplines.
Design equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
Apply engineering principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing.
Support and participate in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype.
Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
Communicate regularly 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.
Assist in peer review of individual contributor’s assignments for completeness and accuracy.
Mentor and train individual contributors to improve department bench strength.