About Us
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory comprises the U.S. Department of Energy locations and personnel responsible for developing advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology, providing technical support to ensure 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. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory includes the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and the Naval Reactors Facility which have proudly supported the nation since 1946. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory has nearly 8,000 employees working at primary locations in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory also has an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations around the globe. We are dedicated solely to the support of the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation.
Job Description
Fleet Power Plant Mechanical Engineers provide design engineering support for the Naval Nuclear Reactor Plant mechanical systems in the US Navy’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine and Training Platforms. Duties include; providing technical leadership in design and development of reactor plant mechanical system upgrades and new equipment installation, including associated mechanical, fluid, and heat transfer analysis and engineering evaluations, coordinating resources, and work planning. We also evaluate reactor plant performance data and develop and maintain reactor plant operating procedures, test instructions, and maintenance procedures. Other typical duties include, trouble shooting and analytical evaluation in support of diagnosing and correcting reactor plant equipment performance issues. In general duties require, strong understanding of engineering principles, work planning skills, leadership and coordination of engineering resources, and making engineering decisions for all aspects of assigned tasks.
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Required Skills
BS degree in engineering or Bachelor’s degree in a science related field from an accredited college or university required.
Preferred Skills
- BS Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
- Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant design or operating experience.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work in a teaming environment
- Demonstrated Mentoring skills
Compensation and Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
401(k) Savings Program
Capital Accumulation Plan
Personal & Medical Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
9/80 Work Schedule
Flexible Start/End Times
Wellness Rewards Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Pay Range
$64,500 – $96,700 annually
Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only.
Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
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. Federal regulation requires FMP test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) Committed to Workplace Diversity