Intermediate Chemical 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 encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms 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. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!Job Description Core Manufacturing (CM) is responsible for providing direction and oversight for manufacture and delivery of reactor cores to the fleet.

CM employees assume substantial responsibility, balancing cost, schedule, and technical requirements to deliver the most benefit to the Government.

Frequent and effective communication with suppliers, Naval Reactors, and Prime interface organizations is a necessary function of the role.

The CM Fuel and Poison Operations unit is responsible for over $150M / yr of contracted work with the external suppliers of nuclear feedstock, fuel and poison.

We are looking for a Chemical Engineer interested in solving real-world manufacturing challenges to join our team. In this position you will develop expertise in manufacturing processes, technical requirements, product cost drivers, and how these are managed through contracts.

You will monitor production using key process indicators, track product quality using statistical process control techniques, and provide technical / economic engineering evaluations as required.

Depending on your background and interest, you may also help in one or more of the following areas : formal project management, cost estimation, contract negotiation / placement, onsite auditing / surveillance, and / or development of new computational tools to achieve unit goals.

• Candidate must be willing to travel occasionally (Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 2 years of relevant experience;
• orMaster's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 1 year of relevant experience;

or Currently or previously EOOW qualified in the Nuclear Operations Program; orSRE qualified.Preferred Skills Clear and concise verbal / written communication.

Prior experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.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 Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!Pay Range $75,300 - $115,300 annuallyThe Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.

S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities : Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A.

Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston.

FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

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