Civil/Structural Engineer - Principal

Company: Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Location: Round Lake
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description


The Naval Nuclear Laboratory comprises the U.S. Department of Energy locations and personnel responsible for developing advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology, providing technical support to ensure 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. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory includes the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and the Naval Reactors Facility which have proudly supported the nation since 1946. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory has nearly 8,000 employees working at primary locations in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory also has an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations around the globe. We are dedicated solely to the support of the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, a wholly own a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation.

Facilities Design Engineering (FDE) provides timely, high quality, customer focused engineering solutions for facilities and infrastructure projects. FDE provides engineering oversight for the design of capital improvement projects that support the Kesselring Site and the mission of training Naval Personnel. FDE works on multidisciplinary design teams in support of projects that construct or upgrade training facilities and site infrastructure. Engineers in FDE work closely with subcontracted engineering and architectural firms as well as facility end users and operations engineering to develop integrated final designs for facilities related projects. The group provides design, support of the bid and procurement process for construction, engineering field support for the construction phase, commissioning and project close out support.

All positions at the Kesselring Site includes participation in the Site's Emergency Response Organization.





Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill


BS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university and a minimum of nine years of relevant experience; or an MS degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience.





Preferred Skills


Experience with the design and construction of underground utility (water supply, stormwater, sanitary sewer, etc.) and aboveground (roadways, buildings, etc.) infrastructure projects.
Strong interpersonal and teaming skills and the ability to coordinate multi-discipline teams.
Working knowledge of the New York State Building Code requirements (for campus and industrial type facilities).
Experience with the development of engineering documents (e.g., design drawings, engineering analyses, technical specifications, functional requirements, costs estimates, equipment maintenance requirements and engineering sketches)
Ability to handle multiple assignments at once.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in technical writing.
Working knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
Experience with Design Build and Design-Bid-Build contract delivery methods.
Working knowledge/experience with AutoCAD and GIS software.
Familiarity with cost estimating software programs.
Working knowledge of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) codes and standards.



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

Wellness Rewards Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Pay Range


$105,600 - $158,400 annually

Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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