BWXT · 21 hours ago
Operation Integration Engineer
Lynchburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $157K/yr
4+ years expBWX Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator in nuclear solutions for global security and clean energy. The Operation Integration Engineer will provide operational insights for reactor technologies, ensuring systems integration and safe operations across various reactor projects.
Clean EnergyIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of reactor operating strategies
Lead the development of the reactor concept of operations to describe the use of the system from the perspective of the reactor operator, encompassing all modes of operation
Lead the preparation of reactor operating procedures, including normal and off-normal conditions and events, surveillance procedures, alarm response procedures, etc
Lead the development and preparation of nuclear operations and engineering training materials
Integrate and coordinate across disciplines to implement operating approaches for safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations
Support reactor simulator development, to include interfacing with multiple organizations and contractors, aggregating design data, and developing scenarios for evaluations
Support development of control algorithms for semi-autonomous and/or manual operations
Support the evaluation of integrated plant response to various events, accidents, and malfunctions
Support the design of plant control and monitoring interfaces, including the Human Machine Interface in the control room as well as other operator interfaces
Develop operations training material for internal and external customer use
Collaborate with designers for optimized maintainability of the systems
Participate in design reviews and provide feedback from an operations and maintenance perspective
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in engineering or physics is required
A minimum of four (4) years of experience in nuclear operations or engineering is required; on-the-job training in nuclear operations does not count toward the experience requirement
Must be familiar with the interrelationships and dependencies of reactor systems, encompassing nuclear, mechanical, I&C and electrical systems – and their response as an integrated power plant system
Must be familiar with the operation and maintenance of reactor equipment
Must have demonstrated ability to collaborate through influence within matrixed organizations
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required
Preferred
SRO or RO license from a civilian nuclear power plant, or EWS/EOOW qualification from the U.S. Navy
Prior experience with the development and implementation of control schemes for nuclear plant operations in normal and off-normal conditions
Nuclear Operations Training experience
Nuclear Reactor Simulator Design and maintenance experience
Familiarity with high temperature gas reactor technologies
Experience in the design of fluid systems
Experience in the design of I&C systems
Experience in the design of electrical systems
Experience working with U.S. Government customer (e.g., DOD, DOE, NASA)
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Company
BWXT
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75BKey Investors
Wells Fargo
2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2022-10-12Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2021-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Rex Geveden
Chief Executive Officer
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