Field Engineer, Associate (Entry Level)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•West Mifflin, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you seeking a position with autonomy, significant responsibility, and a career broadening hands-on experience with naval nuclear reactors and the naval ships in which they reside? The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) maintains field offices in shipyards that conduct Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program work. This includes shipyards in Hampton Roads VA, Portsmouth ME, Groton CT, Honolulu HI, Bremerton WA and several others. RPCO engineers are the on-site representatives of NNL and component supply organizations in these shipyards. The selected candidate will provide engineering support and independent oversight of work associated with installation, reactor servicing, testing, and modification of reactor plant systems, components, and safety systems. RPCO engineers are engaged during nuclear work and operations and are expected to apply sound engineering principles and judgement to influence and provide feedback to on-site management and partner organizations. RPCO engineers routinely work on the deckplates of nuclear powered assets and are relied upon to make key observations and decisions on the safe operations of these assets. This position offers candidates an approximate 1-2 year assignment at the Knolls (NY) or Bettis (PA) Laboratory prior to transferring into NNL's Field Engineering Program for a 3-5 year assignment in a Shipyard. The Laboratory assignment is intended to give the candidate experience in NNL's fleet support engineering community; this includes providing reactor plant engineering support (problem resolution and improvement initiatives) for aircraft carrier and submarine platforms throughout the life cycle of the ships (e.g., new construction, reactor servicing, maintenance availabilities, and emergent problem resolution). Candidates would be expected to relocate to the Knolls or Bettis Laboratory for 1-2 years before commencing training and subsequent relocation to a shipyard. Successful completion of a job-specific qualification is required for this position. Training associated with this qualification is expected to take approximately one year depending on previous experience and will be conducted at the Knolls or Bettis Laboratory. At the conclusion of qualification, the prospective RPCO engineer will be expected to demonstrate both an adequate understanding of requirements and the ability to function in a field location in a technical support and oversight capacity.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field.
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.
All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.

Nice To Haves

Current or previous engineering internship or co-op experience.
Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
Strong leadership and mentoring ability.
Eagerness to learn and adapt to varying tasks and responsibilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while also supporting team goals.
Ability to work in an industrial environment.
Ability to learn and apply multiple engineering disciplines to complex problems.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support and independent oversight of work associated with installation, reactor servicing, testing, and modification of reactor plant systems, components, and safety systems.
Apply sound engineering principles and judgement to influence and provide feedback to on-site management and partner organizations.
Make key observations and decisions on the safe operations of nuclear powered assets.
Provide reactor plant engineering support (problem resolution and improvement initiatives) for aircraft carrier and submarine platforms throughout the life cycle of the ships.
Function in a field location in a technical support and oversight capacity.