Intermediate Radiological Engineer

About Us

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!

Are you ready to start your engineering career in an innovative and mission-driven environment? Radiological Controls Engineering is seeking motivated engineers to help ensure safe and compliant radiological work at the Naval Reactors Facility (NRF). As a Radiological Controls Engineer, you'll contribute to critical operations, gain hands‑on experience, and build a strong foundation for your career. You'll work on unique engineering challenges, receive mentorship from experienced engineers, and make a difference through your work.

Other areas of opportunity for Radiological Engineers in the group include:

• Providing engineering support to a nuclear production facility in which the following work is performed: movement of nuclear fuel, assembly and disassembly of nuclear test, remediation of highly contaminated components, hot cell operations, water pool operations, and shipment of nuclear fuel and/or waste
• Reviewing and concurring with technical work documents
• Assisting in the scoping and planning of complex radiological work
• Developing standards and local processes to ensure compliance to applicable requirements
• Performing audits and surveillances of documents and work processes
• Supporting the Emergency Response Organization through drills and exercises

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or currently an Intermediate Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

• Degree in Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering
• Current or previous Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience
• Current or previous radiological experience
• Experience in creating and maintaining limited software applications (e.g. Power Platform Tools) that allows innovation in the radiological controls program

• 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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$77,900.00 - $ 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,…