Uranium Recovery Engineer; ENG ; Lynchburg, VA,

Position: Uranium Recovery Engineer (ENG 4) (Lynchburg, VA, US)
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.

-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit  Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Location:

On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia

Your Day to Day as a Uranium Recovery Engineer:

* Provide engineering and technical support for Uranium Recovery Operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

* Troubleshoot issues in existing systems and support deployment, testing, and optimization of new equipment.

* Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for your assigned production area, guiding operations and ensuring best practices.

* Lead and execute process improvement projects from concept through implementation, including identifying opportunities, developing work orders, coordinating SERs, creating purchase requisitions, and preparing functional specifications.

* Develop and update operating procedures, technical drawings, and related engineering documentation.

* Design training plans for shop floor personnel and actively participate in onboarding and hands‑on training activities.

* Ensure compliance with BWXT change management and Safety Evaluation processes.

* Analyze and interpret process data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for optimization.

* Recommend and implement modifications to improve safety, efficiency, and performance based on data-driven insights.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

* BS in Engineering.

* A minimum of 7 years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years in Chemical Processing.

* Demonstrable experience with CAD software.

* Proven ability to author high‑quality technical reports.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Demonstrated success working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

* Self-motivated with strong initiative and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

* Capable of leading multi-discipline teams and driving alignment across functions.

* Must be a US Citizen.

* Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Additional

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.

* 2 years of experience in uranium chemical processing.

* Experience with Solid Edge CAD software.

Pay: $99,000 - $157,000

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $99,000 and $157,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

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