Nuclear Engineer

U.S. Pacific Fleet • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Nuclear Engineer in the Nuclear Facilities & Waste Management Division, Code 2380 of PSNS and IMF. The role provides technical support for radioactive and mixed waste processing and storage, nuclear facility maintenance, and pure water processing systems. It also involves preparing technical instructions, reports, and memoranda, and supporting audits and inspections.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen and be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements, if applicable.
• Obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, analyzing and evaluating engineering methods or procedures for projects related to testing and operation of nuclear reactor plants or related system components, and providing technical direction and recommendations for process improvement.
• Meet the basic professional engineering education or qualification standard through an accepted engineering degree or one of the specified alternatives, such as qualifying engineering coursework, current EI/EIT or PE registration, or passing the FE examination.
• Wear required personal protective equipment throughout the work shift and participate in medical surveillance programs.
• Be able to travel, including on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS, OCONUS, and remote or isolated sites.
• Meet applicable pre-employment requirements, including E-Verify for new Department of the Navy employees and direct-deposit participation.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for processing, accumulation, and storage of liquid, radioactive, and mixed waste.
• Prepare Nuclear Power Manual chapter instructions, Task Group Instructions, annual reports, and inter-departmental memoranda.
• Provide technical direction for processing, maintaining, and improving the pure water processing system.
• Provide on-site technical support for nuclear facilities maintenance, troubleshooting, and deficiency resolution.
• Prepare for and support outside audits and inspections.

Benefits

• The announcement states that federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior