Senior Project Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today! Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a Project Engineer for the Field Engineering team to interface with system and infrastructure engineering and subcontractors executing projects at the Naval Reactors Facility in Idaho. Projects in the construction portfolio range from short duration (<1yr) to multi-year, multi-million-dollar projects, to replacement-in-kind or renovation of aging infrastructure and systems. The Project Engineer provides technical knowledge for the development and execution of construction projects without compromising safety, reliability, quality, schedule, and cost, as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science or construction field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science or construction field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science or construction field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
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

Experience with planning and executing projects
Experience with development/review of cost estimates
Proficient technical writer
Effective communicator and problem solver
Knowledgeable of 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations and Standards
Knowledgeable of Building Codes and Standards

Responsibilities

Prepares or coordinates the preparation of design documents (drawing and technical specifications, cost estimates, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, and equipment).
Works closely with Project Manager, General Contractor, and sub-tiers to ensure project is constructed in accordance with contract documents and the applicable code(s) of record.
Provides field support and inspections, to include monitoring progress and performance against project plans with the project team and taking action to resolve technical problems to minimize delays.
May prepare engineering standards, designs, and work specifications, and supports project schedule and budget development, and forecasting.
Reviews and approves technical submittals.
Establishes and oversees architectural/ engineering field follow.
Candidate will be required to obtain and maintain local qualifications including Engineer of Environmental Work, Excavation Permit Requestor, other quals as required.
Develops and maintains healthy relationships with stakeholders, engineering, management, customers, and peers to ensure the progression and success of projects and the facility.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.