Senior Project Engineer

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!

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to support the design and contracting of non-radiological asbestos abatement projects in facilities at the Knolls Laboratory in Niskayuna, NY. Typical projects range from $100K to $2M and are part of a larger program to enhance the site and expand the professional workspace capacity as the business grows. Interested, Apply today!

More about this role:

• Provides technical leadership for project planning and execution, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and alignment with engineering standards.
• Develops and reviews design documents, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates; coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to meet project milestones.
• Oversees subcontracted work, including asbestos abatement activities, ensuring contractors follow approved plans, applicable codes, and environmental/industrial hygiene requirements.
• Monitors field performance, resolves technical issues, evaluates risks, and ensures documentation, quality records, and post?work assessments meet Program standards.
• Supports Project Manager in communication of project status to stakeholders, mentors less?experienced engineers, and drives process improvements, lessons learned, and legacy?issue resolution.
  
  

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

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.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with utilizing construction contractors or performance of asbestos abatement.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations, including environmental, industrial hygiene, and asbestos?abatement requirements.
• Effective project management skills, including scheduling, cost estimation, risk identification, and contractor oversight.
• Ability to interface and communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams, field personnel, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Proven problem?solving and decision?making abilities in dynamic field environments.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and providing technical guidance to engineers and project teams.
  
  

Compensation And 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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Pay Range

$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

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. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.