Uranium Recovery Engineer (ENG 4)

BWX Technologies

Lynchburg, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$99,000–$157,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Best Practices, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Career Development, Change Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, DOE Clearance, Data Processing, Documentation, Electricity, Engineering, Federal Contracts, Maintain Compliance, Mechanical Engineering, Onboarding, Operations Processes, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Safety Management, Purchase Orders, Requirements Management, Retirement Plan, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Solid Edge, Technical Drawing, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Testing, Training Program, Trend Analysis, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lynchburg, VA
POSTED
1 day ago

LocationOn-site in Lynchburg, Virginia.Your Day to Day as a Uranium Recovery EngineerProvide engineering and technical support for Uranium Recovery Operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational excellence.Troubleshoot issues in existing systems and support deployment, testing, and optimization of new equipment.Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for the assigned production area, guiding operations and ensuring best practices.Lead and execute process improvement projects from concept through implementation, including identifying opportunities, developing work orders, coordinating SERs, creating purchase requisitions, and preparing functional specifications.Develop and update operating procedures, technical drawings, and related engineering documentation.Design training plans for shop floor personnel and actively participate in onboarding and hands‑on training activities.Ensure compliance with BWXT change management and Safety Evaluation processes.Analyze and interpret process data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for optimization.Recommend and implement modifications to improve safety, efficiency, and performance based on data‑driven insights.Required Minimum QualificationsBS in Engineering.A minimum of 7 years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years in Chemical Processing.Demonstrable experience with CAD software.Proven ability to author high‑quality technical reports.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated success working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.Self‑motivated with strong initiative and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.Capable of leading multi‑discipline teams and driving alignment across functions.Must be a U.S. Citizen.Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.Additional Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.2 years of experience in uranium chemical processing.Experience with Solid Edge CAD software.Pay: $99,000–$157,000 per year. The base salary may vary based on local market factors and candidate qualifications. Additional compensation may include an annual cash incentive and a full range of medical, retirement, and other benefits.BWXT is a federal contractor and all new hires must adhere to applicable health and safety requirements.All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre‑employment check and drug screening. The position may require the ability to obtain and maintain federal eligibility requirements for access to classified or sensitive information.BWXT is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. We ensure personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, training, and social programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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BWX Technologies

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,700 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXT and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1867
WEBSITE
https://www.bwxt.com/