Associate Engineer (Entry Level) – Product Line

Description
The Product Line Engineer is responsible for the equipment and procedures that support the handling and examining of spent naval nuclear fuel. This includes preparing for and executing the receipt, installation, testing, checkout and maintenance of government supplied equipment. This also includes the design and procurement of support equipment. A Product Line Engineer will be responsible for providing deliverables to an overall project plan while meeting all naval nuclear program requirements and standards. A typical career path for an entry level engineer includes one year of training and mentoring followed by another year of direct product line support. Direct product line support includes responding to and correcting equipment and procedure deficiencies in an operational environment and typically involves shift work.

After the initial training program, the engineer will be assigned to a mentored position involving direct product line support. This includes responding to and correcting equipment, process or procedure deficiencies in an operational environment. Movement between the primary spent fuel product lines and an operations support engineer shift assignment is encouraged. Shift work is primarily a rotating nine hour day shift and swing shift assignment.

Advancement opportunities include projects to improve equipment, operations and develop new product lines. Qualification as a Refueling Operations Engineer, a bonus position requiring additional training and biennial requalification, may also be an option.

Essential Duties:

• Delegated engineering responsibility that supports fleet, field, technology, analysis, manufacturing, facilities, testing and operations activities.
• Assist in the study, design, application, analyses, test or the preparation of specifications and processes for systems, materials, equipment, or components relating to a limited aspect of the group’s function.
• Support other engineers who are performing related work.
• Prepare project plans to accomplish assigned work. Identify and complete performance measures, including post job assessments. Meet project and scheduler requirements.
• Communicate status on a periodic basis to immediate management.
• Perform analytical evaluations which may include the application of existing computer models.
• Develop an understanding of component and system interrelationships.
• Assist in the preparation of technical manuals, reports or procedures in accordance with NR program quality standards.
• Assist in design, development, execution, and evaluation of engineering research and design projects.
• Complete training and work assignments that are planned to provide experience and familiarization with the engineering methods and practices of BMPC.
• Obtain and retain necessary qualifications to perform assigned duties.

A complete list of the essential duties for an Associate Engineer can be available during the interview process.

This job description covers numerous positions with similar work and skill requirements. The essential duties identified above are representative of those positions but are not intended to be an exhaustive of inclusive list of all of the responsibilities of each position.

Requirements

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited college or university required. Mechanical, Electrical or Nuclear is preferred.

Preferred Skills
Other desirable qualifications include demonstrated project management, leadership experience with diverse teams, experience in the naval nuclear power program, shipyard or plant operations, and a demonstrated ability to work and communicate with outside organizations. During initial training individuals will be required to obtain a qualification of Engineer of Radiological and Environmental Work.