Project Engineer Associate (3141)

Job Description

Job Description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Project Engineer Associate in Richland, WA.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields.

Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success.

Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE / NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA, and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy.

The Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

The Project Engineer supports a cross-functional group to successfully execute a variety of facility corrective maintenance and facility improvement projects at the Hanford 222-S Laboratory Complex.

The 222-S Laboratory building is a DOE Hazard Category 3 Nuclear Facility. Projects, of which there are many, range in value from $1M to $10M and are to be accomplished over a 3 to 5-year period.

Projects may be either self-performed by Navarro-ATL staff or subcontracted as determined by Davis-Bacon reviews. Projects must be coordinated with ongoing laboratory engineering, analytical, and maintenance operations so as not to disrupt operations.

This position will be a direct report to the Laboratory Projects Manager. A self-motivated and industry-experienced candidate is sought to fulfill this critical role.

Responsibilities :

• General responsibility to assist in coordination of multi-discipline teams in support of delivery of a modest size and / or complex project or a number of small projects.
• Establish engineering project delivery strategies including engagement of the supply chain.
• Support the development and maintain control of the engineering elements of the project execution baseline including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Proactively liaise with engineering manager and procurement to ensure timely engagement of support resources.
• Lead the technical oversight of engineered equipment procurement and engineering services, including such things as : technical procurement specifications and statements of work (SOW);

evaluation of supplier proposal(s); and oversight of selected supplier engineering execution.

• Ensure proper identification and implementation of engineering processes, procedures, standards, and codes to be used for the delivery of the project.
• Ensure required and relevant project technical information is archived and the ownership transferred to operations and maintenance engineering entities at project turnover.
• Has responsibility to interface with technical and program management levels of the Department of Energy (DOE) to represent the company with regard to project activities and must possess excellent communication skills.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

Grade 16

BS Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university and 2 years of related experience.

Grade 18

BS Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university and 7 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Hanford Project Engineer Qualification
• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and / or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer / Vet / Disabled

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Grade 16 : $86,138 - $108,513

Grade 18 : $104,175 - $131,425

The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and / or relevant experience.

In accordance with the Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc (Navarro) salary determination process, Navarro takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and / or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market.

A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match;

life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; vacation / sick / holiday pay*.

• Based on eligibility rules
10 days ago