Construction Facilities Engineer - Naval Nuclear Laboratory
West Mifflin, PA
About the Job
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
Do you have a desire to help the world's best Navy? The Construction Projects Engineering (CPE) group is part of the Bettis Construction Department and is responsible for the delivery of projects from initiation to closeout. The Facilities Engineer plays a key role leading in the development, design, and execution of a wide variety of projects. Typically, these projects involve medium-to-large scale renovations, site infrastructure upgrades, and new construction of office buildings, laboratories, and test facilities. The Facilities Engineers work closely with Project Managers, Contract Administrators, Construction Oversight personnel, Stakeholders, and Subcontractors to deliver infrastructure improvement projects at the Bettis Laboratory located in West Mifflin, PA. The Facilities Engineer is responsible for challenging technical assignments that allow flexibility in approaching solutions by self-performing design, contracting Architect-Engineer services, or utilizing design-build methods to develop creative engineering solutions that support the needs of the facility.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the technical process through the development of project functional requirements, preparation of submittals including project documents and/or drawings, specification of materials, reviewing project plans, estimating manpower/costs required to complete tasks and providing field oversight to active projects to ensure compliance with project requirements. Demonstration of sound technical fundamentals as well as strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to be successful in this role.
Essential Duties/Skills:
- Manage engineering responsibilities for all aspects of assigned tasks with limited direction while maintaining forward motion on key deliverables.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to function well as a member of a project execution team.
- Provide technical guidance during development, design, and execution of assigned projects.
- Facilitate scope/requirements discussions with technical teams and customer during development of contract functional requirements.
- Review (or prepare): drawings, specifications, project schedules and cost estimates.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 6 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field and 4 years of relevant experience
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of construction management
- Knowledge of industry and building trade practice, techniques, codes, and standards
- Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices
- Applicants at all levels will be evaluated on having:
- Prior experience developing construction subcontract documents (specifications, drawings and cost estimates)
- A Professional Engineers (PE) License is preferred but not required
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)
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Pay Range
Note the salary information provided above is a general guideline only. Salaries are 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 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