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General Engineer (Engineering and Reactor Servicing Program Manager)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$64K/yr - $143K/yr

1+ years exp

The Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, part of the Department of Energy, is seeking a General Engineer. The role involves providing technical assistance and quality oversight for naval reactor plant design and procurement activities in support of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical assistant to the Senior Naval Reactors Representative on matters pertaining to naval reactor plant design, development and manufacture, and supply chain management and quality oversight for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) and Nuclear Plant Material equipment

Perform quality oversight of NNPP Prime Contractors and supplier quality performance, and conduct quality assurance evaluations and assessments of NNPP Prime Contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors across the country in support of procurement activities for nuclear ship construction

Provide engineering guidance and assistance to program offices or site managers on the interpretation and application of technical requirements and policies, evaluation of modifications and/or alternative approaches, and corrective actions as required

Provide oversight and coordinating with diverse entities such as organizations within the Navy, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Defense Contract Management Agency, reactor plant design laboratories, and shipyards

Perform a variety of duties associated with NNPP work, including (but not limited to): VIRGINIA Class Submarines/UK Technology Exchange, NIMITZ/Ford Class Aircraft Carriers, Reactor Refueling, Reactor Engineering, Instrumentation and Control, Reactor Plant Components/Auxiliary Equipment, New Ship Designs, Surface Ship Propulsion, Advanced Technology, Nuclear Technology, and Reactor Plant Materials

Perform supply chain management and quality oversight of NNPP Prime Contractors and supplier quality performance programs, and conduct quality assurance evaluations and assessments of NNPP Prime Contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors across the country in support of procurement activities for nuclear ship construction

Provide engineering advice, guidance and assistance to program offices or site managers on the interpretation and application of technical requirements and policies, evaluation of modifications and/or alternative approaches, and corrective actions as required

Develop internal policy guidance and other documents which may lead to changes in policy or program direction

Participate in a technical advisory capacity and represents the interests and position of the office in meetings, panels, and conferences with other federal agencies, state agencies, national laboratories, contractors, and/or other stakeholders to present briefings/speeches, evaluates and assesses technical research and development reports and plans, and presents issues, problems, impacts, and potential solutions

Qualification

Nuclear Propulsion EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringQuality AssuranceProject ManagementTechnical CompetenceCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering

Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate professional field, provided you have had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance

Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements

Current registration as a Professional Engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico allows eligibility only if your registration is within or closely related to nuclear engineering

You must provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the US Department of Education

Must be a U.S. Citizen

This employer participates in the e-Verify program

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final DOE Q level security clearance prior to entrance on duty

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required

A one year probationary period may be required

Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NN-01 or GS-7 level or equivalent in the Federal service

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Knowledge of engineering concepts, practices and principles of nuclear propulsion engineering sufficient to provide oversight of the management of the design, manufacture, and procurement of nuclear-powered reactor systems and components

Knowledge of related fields such as mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering, physics, and quality assurance sufficient to evaluate nuclear propulsion systems designs, manufacturing methods, and quality assurance activities

The ability to apply administrative and fiscal policies, and procedures and practices sufficient to manage or assist in the management of technical problems

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the NN-02 or GS-11 level or equivalent in the Federal service

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Knowledge of advanced engineering concepts, practices and principles of nuclear propulsion engineering sufficient to provide expert consultative service to the management of major development programs in the design manufacture, and procurement of nuclear-powered reactor systems and components

Knowledge of nuclear propulsion engineering aspects, other than assigned specialty area to apply new concepts, developments, and experienced judgment sufficient to solve a variety of highly complex technical problems

Knowledge of nuclear propulsion engineering sufficient to serve as a recognized consultant and expert in his/her own specialty area of nuclear engineering

Knowledge of related fields such as mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering, physics, and quality assurance sufficient to independently evaluate nuclear propulsion systems designs, manufacturing methods, and quality assurance activities from a broad perspective

Skill in managing technical programs and resources and the ability to independently resolve technical/quality problems necessary to ensure the timely and successful completion of programs

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—A relocation incentive may be authorized in accordance with agency policy, and dependent upon availability of funding.