Specialized Engineer III

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Specialized Engineer III to join our team supporting the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) at their Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory site! This position is full-time and will be based out of West Mifflin, PA.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and development of metallic and non-metallic repair technologies for Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) applications.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to identify, research, test, and evaluate repair methods and technologies.

• Assess repair technologies through laboratory testing and commercial vendor/subcontract activities.

• Leverage established industrial processes, including welding, machining, fabrication, and related repair techniques, when developing and evaluating repair solutions.

• Assist with the planning, coordination, execution, and follow-through of engineering projects and work efforts.

• Develop and maintain technical instructions, procedures, documentation, and work plans supporting repair technology development and deployment.

• Prepare technical reports, submittals, evaluations, recommendations, and other engineering documentation.

• Track procurement activities, project expenditures, and budget performance associated with assigned projects.

• Coordinate with stakeholders and support organizations across NNL, Naval shipyards, Naval Reactors Headquarters, vendors, and other external partners.

• Support project planning, equipment testing, technology qualification, and repair deployment activities.

• Monitor and report project schedules, milestones, technical progress, risks, and overall performance within NNL's repair technology development programs.

• Interface with commercial vendors and subcontractors to support technology development, testing, procurement, and implementation activities.

• Travel periodically to vendor facilities and Naval shipyards to support project planning, equipment testing, and field deployment of repair technologies.

• Contribute to the evaluation of both established and emerging repair technologies to improve the effectiveness and reliability of Naval repair capabilities.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related frield from an accredited college or university and 5+ years of work experience OR Masters Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related frield ffrom an accredited college or university and 3+ years of experience.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you MUST be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance before you can start.

  • Candidates with an active DOE "L" Clearance or DOD "Secret" clearance are HIGHLY DESIRED.

• Must have experience making technical presentations.

• Lead/execute laboratory operations in a productive, timely, and compliant manner.

Desired Skills

• Experience developing, testing, evaluating, and qualifying repair procedures and technologies in a laboratory environment.

• Knowledge of or experience with welding and fabrication processes, including:

• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)

• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)

• Familiarity with epoxies, composites, and non-metallic repair methods.

• Knowledge of mechanical repair, machining, and fabrication processes.

• Ability to develop, read, and interpret engineering specifications, technical drawings, and engineering standards.

• Experience planning and executing technical work programs and laboratory testing activities.

• Ability to design experiments, develop test plans, collect data, and analyze experimental results.

• Strong…