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The Knolls Laboratory Weight Handling Engineering unit is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the safe and reliable operation of cranes and weight?handling equipment across the site.
Role Overview
• Support maintenance, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of cranes and other weight?handling equipment.
• Work on electrical and electro?mechanical components such as control circuits, VFDs, motors, limit switches, braking systems, and mechanical drive systems.
• Perform engineering evaluations, develop technical recommendations, and maintain documentation to ensure equipment reliability and configuration control.
• Perform on?site equipment assessments and provide real?time technical support to maintenance, inspection, and operations teams.
• Support crane procurement and upgrade projects, including specifications, design reviews, and acceptance testing.
• Ensure compliance with NNL procedures and standards including NAVFAC P?307 and ASME B30.
• Collaborate with groups across NNL along with Naval Reactors and the Navy Crane Center.
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently or in small teams
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Experience with cranes or electromechanical/industrial equipment
• Familiarity with crane standards (NAVFAC P?307, ASME B30)
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, controls, or VFD?based drives
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.
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.