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Reactor Performance Engineer (Experienced)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory
United States, Pennsylvania, West Mifflin
814 Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard (Show on map)
November 15, 2022
Job Title Reactor Performance Engineer (Experienced) Job Classification Salary/Exempt Organizational Unit Naval Nuclear Laboratory -> Fleet Support & Naval Training -> Fleet Reactor Engineering Location West Mifflin - West Mifflin, PA 15122 US (Primary) Category Engineering/Science Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Bachelor's Degree Job Type Full-time Job Description The Reactor Performance Engineer is responsible for performing thermal or protection analyses to support the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier fleet. This includes preparing and executing computer analyses, evaluating the results of those analyses, and determining impacts on reactor plant operations. This may include development and qualification of computer programs and plant models. Documentation of all work, preparation of technical recommendations, and presentation of results will require strong written and verbal communication skills. The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary reactor performance analysis team that performs emergent and routine support of the Nimitz Class fleet. This includes ongoing and planned reactor system performance analyses, core manufacturing support, and equipment upgrades. The selected candidate will perform thermal/hydraulic or reactor protection analyses with the opportunity to cross-train between these two disciplines. Interactions with a variety of interface organizations including materials, methods, nuclear, operations, and/or instrumentation and control is expected. Required Skills Senior: BS degree in engineering or Bachelor's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of six years of relevant experience; or MS degree in engineering or Master's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years of relevant experience; or Currently or previously Shift Supervisor Part I qualified or EDO and two years as EOOW in the Nuclear Operations Program; or Three years as SRE plus Watch Instructor and Refueling Facility Area Refueling Engineer and Fuel and Barrier Shift Supervisor (ECF only), or SRE qualified and six years of experience Principal: BS degree in engineering or Bachelor's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of nine years of relevant experience; or MS degree in engineering or Master's degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience; or Currently or previously Shift Supervisor Part II qualified or qualified SITand threeyears as EOOW in the Nuclear Operations Program; or Current or previous CRE Qualification, or six years as SRE, or SRE qualified with nine years of experience Preferred Skills * Ability to interpret analytical results and operational procedures to formulate a technical recommendation. * Ability to work on individual assignment(s) as well as being a member of a small team(s). * Experience in any or all of the following: - Fluid flow - Instrumentation and control systems - Nuclear physics - Power Plant experience - Reactor plant dynamics - Thermodynamics * Minimum GPA of 3.20 on a 4.00 scale. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. About Us 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. Federal regulation requires FMP test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity