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Electrical Engineer, Associate (Entry Level)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory
  • West Milton, NY
  • $63,900–$97,800 Per Year
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Naval Nuclear Laboratory

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

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) Propulsion Plant Team Trainer (PPTT) Programs & Engineering (PPE) is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join their team! The PPTT subdivision is a multi-site organization engaged in the design, fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, and delivery of the PPTT, a full scale propulsion plant hardware simulator, to support the Next Generation Training Program (NGTP). PPE engineers are responsible for: PPTT components and modules, the interactive portion of the simulated environment, which will be integrated into the overall trainer; electrical and systems engineering of the trainer and supporting infrastructure; PPTT Integration, the holistic physical training envelope and supporting structure and interconnections; and project management of all related work efforts.
 
An exciting opportunity is now available for entry-level electrical engineers to support these ongoing efforts; this work consists of electrical and systems engineering, development, and testing of the PPTT and its supporting system and testing facilities. This posting is open to engineers willing to work at either the Bettis Site (PA) or the Kesselring Site (NY).
 
The successful candidate for this position will:
•    Plan and conduct independent work efforts throughout the project lifecycle.
•    Interface with stakeholders to ensure project objectives are being met.
•    Perform electrical design reviews and technical interchanges with Suppliers as well as internal NNL stakeholders.
•    Support on-site hardware inspections and testing of production equipment at Supplier facilities and remote NNL sites.
•    Design, procure, install, test, and maintain the PPTT Test Platform, including PLC based distributed I/O systems and related network architecture, sound and communication systems, and electrical power control systems.
 

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

  • Experience with SolidWorks Electrical or equivalent CAD software.
  • Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers.
  • Experience with Distributed and Remote I/O systems.
  • Experience with audiovisual and telecommunications systems.
  • Experience evaluating, and creating, electrical designs based on approved technical requirements.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to think creatively and make recommendations to senior project personnel.
  • Ability to work independently or in a group setting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

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.

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

LocationWest Milton, NY
IndustryGovernment and Military
Salary$63,900–$97,800 Per Year
Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded1946
Websitehttps://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

  • Audiovisualunmatched
  • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
  • Code of Federal Regulationsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Communication Systemsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • Corporate Complianceunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Electrical Designunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Hardware Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Hardware Simulationunmatched
  • Input/Outputunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
  • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
  • Nuclear Reactorunmatched
  • Physical Educationunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Project Lifecycleunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Propulsionunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • SolidWorksunmatched
  • System Testunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Technical Trainingunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Telecommunicationsunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Training Programunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched
  • United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
  • United States Navy (USN)unmatched
  • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched

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