Principal Facilities Engineer

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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!

The Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project (SFHP) is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to join the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project (SFHP) at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory. As an engineer on the Facility Engineering team, you will be asked to support multiple engineering disciplines. Your primary responsibility will be to provide oversight during commissioning; additional responsibilities will include support of mechanical engineering tasks, design reviews, and subcontractor requirement compliance reviews.

You are expected to learn the details of the facility mechanical design and provide contractor oversight through multiple phases of construction from design, construction, system installation, commissioning, and facility turnover.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience;

or Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

• Experience in commissioning large commercial/industrial facilities.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong communicator with diverse organizations and technical disciplines, including remote working.
• Experience working with standard building codes and code interpretations. Background in reviewing specifications, drawings, other project requirements and enforcement of requirements.
• Experience in scheduling, tracking, overseeing, and monitoring execution of mechanical work tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to drive resolution to technical problems.

• 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
• Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

$ - $ 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.

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.