ENGINEER PROJECT 5

The Role

This requisition is for a Project E5 position in the A4W Propulsion and Reactor Planning Yard’s Carrier Inactivation and Disposal Group.  Veteran engineer with nuclear/reactor plant fluids system experience.  CVN68 Class plant operations/nuclear test experience is a plus.  Familiarity with the navy nuclear ship inactivations and/or CVN68 Class refueling overhaul planning and execution processes are also desirable.  The primary role is to assist with leading the carrier inactivation and disposal planning/execution efforts for CVN68 and the remaining NIMITZ Class carriers for the PREPY.  The role requires strong project management, communications, writing, and organization skills.  The candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated and be able to execute tasking with minimal supervision.  In addition, the candidate must be able to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

This position will lead a team of engineers and to fulfill various tasking efforts to include: planning/execution of the drain down plan - calculations of residual water, coordinate reviews/changes/liaison issues to the Reactor Plant Inactivation Guidelines manual, coordinate/manage reclamation of nuclear cognizant PRPEPY components, end of life inspections, and collaborate with various stakeholders in the successful execution of carrier inactivations and disposals.  Duties include attending shipboard meetings and performing ship checks in PREPY cognizant reactor/propulsion plant spaces.  RADCON/dosimetry qualification will be necessary as well as no physical restrictions in going onboard the ship (i.e. must be able to climb ladders, no issues transiting up and down gangways, stairs, tight spaces, etc.)  Some travel time is also expected to Naval Station Norfolk (NSN), Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Washington Navy Yard, etc.

Position requires regularly communicating with the Navy, NAVSEA, NNL, BPMI, and NNS-HII shipyard Nuclear Propulsion Division (NPD) stakeholders (E81, E82, E84, E85) and technical staff via various platforms.  Responsibilities include production and Ship’s Force support during carrier Ship Terminal Offload Period at NSN and during the inactivation at HII-NNS with engineering and deck plate support, troubleshooting, technical evaluation of inspection, test results, etc.

Researches, develops, designs, and/or tests components, equipment, systems, and networks in one or more engineering disciplines. May design equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. Applies engineering principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience 
Master’s Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; 
Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

Experience with writing technical correspondence/letters, research/issuing white papers, responding to liaison action requests, preparing and leading presentations and meeting facilitation is required.  The ability to communicate complex ideas thorough these technical reports/venues are required.  Strong technical background in A4W Carrier or A1B reactor/propulsion plant fluid systems and component designs is preferred.  A successful candidate should have experience with evaluating and presenting detailed engineering alternatives to the customer/stakeholders and working to mutually agreeable alternative paths for component and system issues for which the primary or historical source or method is no longer an option.  Assist in peer review of individual contributor’s assignments for completeness and accuracy as well as mentor and train individual contributors to improve department bench strength.