Principal Mechanical Engineer
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Idaho Falls, ID
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. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!
Job Description
The NEAP Facility and System Requirements unit is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer capable of supporting the Naval Examinations Acquisition Project (NEAP). As a principal mechanical system design engineer and requirement owner, the candidate is responsible for developing and managing system requirements for NEAP equipment, Heating Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC) systems, process piping systems, or other related requirements for the NEAP Laboratory design. The position requires collaboration with other stakeholders on the Laboratory design and the design agent for the NEAP project.
Important Duties:
• Requirements Management: Validate that AE designs meet laboratory requirements and update technical changes as needed, including cost estimates for requirement modifications.
• Design Support: Oversee mechanical, HVAC, or piping system infrastructure designs and during construction. Reviewing studies, drawings, and analyses from design agents or contractors.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with internal and external program organizations to meet project objectives.
• Training and Mentorship: Educate others on NAVSEA, DOE, and Building Code requirements.
• Work Planning: Align resources, scope, and risk to meet project schedules and goals.
• Technical Oversight: Conduct research, design, troubleshooting, and testing of mechanical engineering systems. Prepare technical analyses, recommendations, formal correspondences, and presentations for peers and leadership.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Preferred Skills
• BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• Technical Skills:
o Knowledge of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer/Fluid Mechanics, refrigeration cycles, ability to perform and review heating, cooling, and ventilation load calculations
o Familiarity with HVAC building codes (e.g. ASHRAE)
o Experience with Radiological Ventilation systems and ASME-AG-1 using the DOE nuclear air cleaning handbook.
• Experience with requirements management
• Experience with NNPP and major construction projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with design of radiological facilities and hot cell or water pool facilities.
Compensation and Benefits
- 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)
- Wellness Program
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Pay Range
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
The 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 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. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 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.
About the Company
Naval Nuclear Laboratory
The Naval Nuclear Lab consists of personnel at the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, Naval Reactors, and NTPU Charleston Facility and has been supporting the Nation since 1946.
With nearly 8,000 employees in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho, and a presence at many shipyards & vendor locations globally, we develop advanced technology for the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Ensuring the safety and reliability of naval nuclear reactors, we also train Sailors who operate reactors in submarines and aircraft carrier fleets.