Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer
 Naval Nuclear Laboratory | |
parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k)
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 United States, Pennsylvania, West Mifflin | |
| 814 Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard (Show on map) | |
 Jun 03, 2026 | |
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About Us
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 promotes a positive culture 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
Join the Naval Nuclear Laboratory as a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer! In this role you will become part of the Nuclear Materials Management and Criticality Control (NMM&CC) unit fosters safe, efficient, and effective Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) and Material Control and Accountability (MC&A) programs for the Bettis, Knolls, and Kesselring sites. NMM&CC seeks an individual to actively work with the operations, engineering, oversight, and security communities to build and maintain a robust NCS and MC&A program. The Engineer should be proficient with NCS and MC&A requirements which they will use to provide reviews, mentoring, classroom teaching and qualification, and assess and document community performance to those requirements. The position includes coordination of fleet fuel inventories, observing work in progress, conducting interviews, reviewing records, inspecting equipment and facilities, following-up on previously identified problems, working independently on projects, authoring and publishing findings, observations and improvement recommendations, meeting strict schedules and deadlines, balancing multiple duties and responsibilities simultaneously and reporting nuclear material inventory at the Bettis, Knolls, and Kesselring sites. Candidates should desire to use their investigative and skeptical thinking skills to improve operational safety, security, and efficiency by identifying and evaluation performance trends, and as such, should enjoy a combination of a compliance, reporting, and teaching environments. Apply today! Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company. Preferred Skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel * Good communication skills * Strong technical writing skills Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range
$117,900.00 - $184,300.00 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 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 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. Apply Now
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