Experienced Structural Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID

2d•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! Our Building Maintenance Engineering unit is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Structural Engineer to take on the role as a system engineer over the structures of the nuclear facilities on the Naval Reactor Facility (NRF) Site. Within this role you will develop service life extension plans for legacy facilities, and take an active role in commissioning and starting up a new nuclear facility. You will plan and execute work tasks as assigned from inception to execution. These work tasks include repairs, modifications to existing structures, and modernization initiatives for the legacy facilities.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Currently a Principal 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

Knowledge in steel and reinforced concrete codes for nuclear facilities including ASCE 43, ACI 349, AISC N690, and DOE orders and standards
Knowledge in seismic design

Responsibilities

Develop service life extension plans for legacy facilities.
Take an active role in commissioning and starting up a new nuclear facility.
Plan and execute work tasks as assigned from inception to execution.
Repairs, modifications to existing structures, and modernization initiatives for the legacy facilities.