Submarine Power Plant Engineer - Mechanical Associate (entry level)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory•West Mifflin, NY
•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 is seeking a highly motivated engineer to join our fleet support team to support resolution of operating fleet and shipyard technical issues. Join our team for an excellent opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership skills in the power plant engineering field.

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.

Nice To Haves

  • High intrinsic motivation to learn, work within a team, and drive complicated technical problems to resolution (problems solving) and completion.
  • Hands-on practical experience working with fluid and/or mechanical systems
  • Experience with technical evaluations and reports
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive innovation initiatives that help to improve steam and reactor plant and structures solutions intended to improve system performance, operation, or maintenance
  • Provide resolution of operating fleet and shipyard technical issues
  • Support steam and reactor plant system and equipment changes such as shipboard use procedures and manuals, and supporting installation and operation
  • Prioritize and manage tasks to ensure proper technical project management and integration of work to ensure technical deliverables meet schedules and budgets
  • Facilitate a strong and productive teaming environment with related organizations internal and external to the company
  • Make written technical recommendations in formal correspondence and perform technical reviews of recommendations

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
  • Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
  • Personal & Medical Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
  • Student Debt Benefit
  • Personal Time Off Sell Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
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