Supervisory Nuclear Engineer

Summary

Supervisor Nuclear Engineer position in the Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department, Reactor Engineering Division (2310) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

• Provide professional, technical and administrative supervision, advice and guidance; plan, coordinate and assign projects.
• Perform full scope of supervisory duties over the Reactor Support Branch.
• Set performance standards, evaluate performance.
• Carry out Equal Employment Opportunity policies and communicate support to subordinates.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit pay program.
• Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must meet time-in-grade requirements for existing federal employees.
• Must comply with DoD retirement appointment provisions, selective service registration for males born after Dec 31, 1959, and security clearance requirements.
• Subject to medical surveillance for hazardous work environment.
• May require travel to CONUS and OCONUS, including remote or isolated sites; must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must adhere to General Principles of Ethical Conduct (5 CFR ).

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS‑12 or pay band in federal service, or equivalent private/public sector experience.
• Extensive experience as a Nuclear Engineer with broad technical understanding of other engineering branches and technologies related to ship construction.
• Experience providing expert advice and guidance in functional areas of the branch, including shipyard support systems and temporary services.
• Experience leading a specialized team of engineers; comprehensively manage project execution and personnel administration, including performance evaluations, employee development, and EEO compliance.

• Successful completion of a professional engineering degree accredited by ABET or meeting specified engineering science coursework.
• Or current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, DC, Guam, or Puerto Rico.
• Or evidence of successfully passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or equivalent.
• Or completion of at least 60 semester hours of core engineering courses meeting basic requirements.
• Or completion of a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate scientific field with at least one year of professional engineering experience under supervision.

• Position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• May fill additional vacancies under the same announcement.
• Pre‑employment requirements must be met; failure may result in rescission of an offer.

• A federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package.

For more information on benefit options, see U.S. government benefits resources.