Mechanical 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 encourages and in all its forms 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 Test Facility Design Engineering unit at Bettis Site is seeking a highly motivated mechanical engineer to join our team to support the design, procurement, construction, shakedown, and operation of new and replacement test facilities.

More about the role:

• Perform fluid-mechanical system and hardware design, ASME code calculations, equipment selection and procurement, and support test platform development.

• Redesign existing spaces and support construction and operations teams to implement changes. This includes developing scopes of work for construction and test facility assembly.

• Act as a pivotal member of the team delivering one-of-a-kind testing systems that will serve the Naval Reactors program for decades to come.

As a asset, the NNL provides employees with excellent pay and benefits as well as excellent work/life balance and employment stability. Apply today

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 7 years of relevant experience

Skills

• Applied knowledge of pressure equipment, ASME B31 series, and fluid/mechanical system design and operations in industry.

• Motivation to pursue advances in technology, make decisions, and deliver results.

• Experience using CAD software packages to evaluate suitability of a design based on functional requirements, design codes, and constraints (budget, physical space available, interferences, etc).

• Previous work supporting test facilities and infrastructure to select, maintain, and troubleshoot electro-mechanical devices (valves, pumps, heaters, heat exchangers, flow meters, pressure vessels).

• Construction experience, including familiarity with OSHA requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits

, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program & Captial 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

$(phone number removed) - $(phone number removed) annually

Salary information provided is a general guide line 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 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. . 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.