Entry Level Construction Engineer at Naval Nuclear Laboratory
West Mifflin, PA
About the Job
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 encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms 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
Fluor Marine Propulsion (FMP) – Bettis Laboratory, located in West Mifflin, PA, is a world class research and development facility that supports the United States Naval Nuclear Fleet. An exciting career opportunity is available for a Construction Engineer to join our multi-disciplined Construction Site Engineering group, part of the Bettis Construction Department, responsible for the delivery of projects from conception to closeout. Typically, these projects involve medium-to-large scale renovations, site infrastructure upgrades, and new construction of office buildings, laboratories, and test facilities. Typical projects range in construction cost from $500k to $20+M. The Construction Engineer plays a key role as a member of a project team leading in the development, design, and execution of a wide variety of on-site construction projects. The Construction Engineers work closely with Project Managers, multiple disciplines of Engineers, Contract Administrators, Construction Oversight personnel, End Users, and Subcontractors to deliver infrastructure improvement projects. The Construction Engineer is responsible for challenging technical assignments that allow flexibility in approaching solutions by self-performing design, contracting Architectural Engineering services, or utilizing design-build methods to develop creative engineering solutions that support the needs of the facility.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the technical process through the development of project functional requirements, preparation of submittals including project documents and/or drawings, specification of materials, reviewing project plans, estimating manpower/costs required to complete tasks and providing field oversight to active projects to ensure compliance with project requirements.
The engineer will:
- Work within a project execution team environment with a Project Manager and engineers on construction projects for buildings and site infrastructure.
- Develop work scopes with project sponsors and work with an A/E firm to develop the design.
- Review (or prepare): drawings, specifications, cost estimates, preventative maintenance procedures.
- Provide construction field engineering, inspection, testing and commissioning support of building systems in preparation for and during construction.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science related field.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering
- Knowledge of construction management
- Knowledge of industry and building trade practice, techniques, codes, and standards
- Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Prior experience developing construction subcontract documents (specifications, drawings and cost estimates)
- A working knowledge of the applicable codes and standards, including IBC, AISC, ACI, ASTM, AWS, AWC, and AISI
Compensation and Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Captial 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
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Pay Range
Salary information provided is a general guide line 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
