Job Description
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
Are you ready to launch your engineering career forward and make a real impact from day one?
Join our dynamic team as an Associate Electrical Engineer and help drive our US Navy waterfront mission forward. Here, you'll work alongside talented professionals on infrastructure maintenance and upgrades, facility projects, and major construction projects, gaining hands-on experience with large, complex power systems. This is your chance to learn, grow, and contribute to mission-critical electrical infrastructure-where your ideas and energy will help shape the future of Navy training.
Specific Responsibilities include:
• Collaborate in the design, evaluation, and troubleshooting of low and medium voltage power distribution and generator systems, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and safety practices
• Engage in field oversight during construction and commissioning, observing installation and testing of electrical equipment
• Review and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and wiring diagrams
• Create and modify electrical drawings and documentation using AutoCAD
• Support power system calculations (load analysis, voltage drop, short-circuit, basic protection coordination)
• Prepare engineering documentation, including calculation packages and technical reports
If you're motivated to learn, eager to take on challenges, and ready to make your mark in power systems engineering, we want to hear from you!
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field.
Preferred Skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings
• Foundational understanding of three-phase power, voltage, current, and power factor, and basic concepts of load flow/voltage drop
• Working knowledge of Excel or similar tools for engineering calculations and data analysis
• Familiarity with power system analysis and modeling tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar) through coursework or projects
• Understanding of protection principles (relays, circuit breakers, fuses) and grounding/bonding
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar CAD software
• Awareness of electrical safety concepts, such as arc-flash hazards and lockout/tagout
• Practical experience using generative AI tools in an engineering or analytical context (e.g., summarizing technical documents, exploring design options, supporting data analysis)
• Familiarity with controls and instrumentation basics, such as control circuits, interlocks, sensors, and PLC concepts
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
- Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!
Pay Range
$63,900.00 - $97,800.00 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.
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Charleston, SC |
| Industry | Government and Military |
| Salary | $63,900–$97,800 Per Year |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1946 |
| Website | https://navalnuclearlab.energy.gov/ |
About Company
The Naval Nuclear Lab consists of personnel at the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, Naval Reactors, and NTPU Charleston Facility and has been supporting the Nation since 1946.
With nearly 8,000 employees in Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, and Idaho, and a presence at many shipyards & vendor locations globally, we develop advanced technology for the United States Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Ensuring the safety and reliability of naval nuclear reactors, we also train Sailors who operate reactors in submarines and aircraft carrier fleets.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- AutoCADunmatched
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
- Circuit Breakersunmatched
- Code of Federal Regulationsunmatched
- Commissioningunmatched
- Computer Engineeringunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Construction Projectsunmatched
- Corporate Complianceunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Electrical Componentsunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electrical Wiringunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Employee Assistance Planunmatched
- Engineering Drawingunmatched
- Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
- Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Instrumentationunmatched
- MATLABunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Medium Voltage (MV)unmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Nuclear Reactorunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Propulsionunmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Systems Analysisunmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
- Technical Trainingunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Three Phase Powerunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
- Truck Driverunmatched
- United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
- United States Navy (USN)unmatched
- Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
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