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Job Description
The Senior Facilities Engineer provides technical leadership for the planning, design, maintenance, modernization, and reliable operation of site infrastructure and facility assets. This role supports the Site Facilities Engineering unit, which is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure-including roads, sidewalks, roofs, machining equipment, and general site infrastructure.
The successful candidate will apply sound engineering judgment to resolve complex facility issues; lead projects from concept through execution; establish and maintain asset-management strategies; and collaborate with operations, maintenance, oversight, construction, and other site stakeholders to ensure facilities remain safe, reliable, compliant, and fit for mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a technical authority for assigned facility systems, infrastructure, or equipment.
- Develop engineering evaluations, scopes of work, design requirements, specifications, calculations, and technical reports for infrastructure repair, replacement, and upgrade projects.
- Evaluate facility conditions, identify degradation mechanisms and reliability risks, and recommend prioritized corrective actions.
- Support long-range facility planning, lifecycle management, and asset renewal strategies.
- Provide engineering support for maintenance activities, troubleshooting, emergent facility issues, and equipment reliability concerns.
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, construction, environmental, safety, security, procurement, and external vendors to develop practical, safe, and cost-effective solutions.
Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently a Senior Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.
Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated experience with facility infrastructure projects, equipment reliability, maintenance engineering, construction support, or asset lifecycle management
- Working knowledge of applicable building, fire protection, accessibility, safety, and environmental codes and standards
- Ability to develop and review technical documents, engineering analyses, scopes of work, specifications, and project cost/schedule estimates
- Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and stakeholder-management skills
- Ability to perform site walkdowns and work effectively in industrial and construction environments
- Telework options may be available
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
$95,700.00 - $149,600.00 annually
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, satellite, and vendor locations.
For more than 75 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.
