Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

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.

• Leading end-to-end project execution – guiding project teams, fostering collaboration, ensuring clarity, communication and high quality deliverables throughout all phases of work.
• Providing clear, timely communication to NRLFO, , and senior leadership regarding project progress, risks, and emerging issues to support informed decision-making.
• Championing innovation and improvement by originating new ideas that enhance Laboratory capabilities, strengthen functional requirements, and drive cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinating effectively with cross-functional partners including Operations & Maintenance, Construction, Environmental Safety & Health, Radiological, Waste Management, Security, and IT to ensure integrated project support.
• Managing project scope, schedule, and budget – making sound decisions, mitigating risks, and executing change‑management processes when challenges arise.

Combination of Knowledge and Skill:
Bachelors or Master’s degree in a related technical, engineering, science or construction field with the required years of experience (four years for a bachelor’s, two years for a master’s, or a doctorate with no specified experience). Alternatively, currently employed as an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Preferred

Skills:

Management of multiple projects and project planning;
Management of Construction and/or Facilities projects;
Previous work with subcontractors;
Experience with regulators and compliance organizations;
Experience or training in problem identification and resolution, causal analysis;
Skill with project planning tools (MS Project or Primavera) and resource loading, including work breakdown structure;
Strong communication skills and teamwork;
Demonstrated process improvement and leadership.

• 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) and Wellness Program

$78,700.00 – $ annually (salary information provided is a general guideline only; actual pay is based on candidate experience, qualifications, market and business considerations).

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.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and will undergo a federal background investigation to meet access requirements for classified matters.