Operations Integration Engineer at BWX Technologies

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a 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 more than 7,800 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 operations management at 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. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

BWXT is currently seeking an Operations Integration Engineer for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA!

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems.

The Operations Integration Engineer will provide input to BWXT design engineers from a nuclear reactor operations perspective for the development of reactor technologies, so that those technologies employ sound operational principles. This position will participate in development of reactor plant operating strategies, concept of operations, and operating procedures, and will be deeply embedded with all aspects of reactor design and development activities – with the goal to ensure that the reactor plant systems are integrated and will function together to meet the requirements for safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role will also be involved in Reactor Simulator design and development. The Operations Integration Engineer will work in the Systems Engineering & Integration department and will provide support to terrestrial microreactor and space reactor projects.  

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be in the Lynchburg, VA Advanced Technologies office and is eligible for relocation benefits. 

Job Description / Duties:

• Develop and implement reactor operating strategies.
• Support the development of the reactor concept of operations to describe the use of the system from the perspective of the reactor operator, encompassing all modes of operation.
• Lead the preparation of reactor operating procedures, including normal and off-normal conditions and events, surveillance procedures, alarm response procedures, etc.
• Integrate and coordinate across disciplines to implement operating approaches for safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
• Support reactor simulator development, to include interfacing with multiple organizations and contractors, aggregating design data, and developing scenarios for evaluations.
• Support development of control algorithms for semi-autonomous and/or manual operations.
• Support the evaluation of integrated plant response to various events, accidents, and malfunctions.
• Support the design of plant control and monitoring interfaces, including the Human Machine Interface in the control room as well as other operator interfaces.
• Using reactor design materials, develop operations training material for internal and customer use.
• Collaborate with designers for optimized maintainability of the systems.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback from an operations and maintenance perspective.

Job Qualifications / Requirements: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Physics is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in nuclear reactor operations is required.
• Must have demonstrated understanding of the interrelationships and dependencies of reactor systems, encompassing nuclear, mechanical, I&C and electrical systems – and their response as an integrated power plant system.
• Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of reactor equipment is required.
• Must have demonstrated ability to lead through influence within matrixed organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen. 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Additional Desired Skillsets:

• Preferred candidate will have a current or prior Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator license or have qualified as EWS/EOOW in the United States Navy.
• A combination of experience and NRC SRO or RO license, or U.S. Navy EWS/EOOW qualification is preferred.

• Ideal to have prior experience with the development and implementation of control schemes for nuclear plant operations in normal and off-normal conditions
• Nuclear Operations Training experience.
• Nuclear Reactor Simulator Design and maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with high temperature gas reactor technologies.
• Experience in the design of fluid systems.
• Experience in the design of I&C systems.
• Experience in the design of electrical systems.
• Experience working with U.S. Government customer (e.g., DOD, DOE, NASA).

Benefits:

• 12 paid holidays which include a winter holiday shutdown.

• Tuition Assistance.
• This position will work a 9/80 schedule.
• Free access to our 24/7 gym onsite in Lynchburg, Virginia.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you, your spouse, parents, and parents-in-law, even if they are not covered under your BWXT plan.
• BWXT employees have access to exclusive perks and discounts on everything from cars and electronics to banking services and a host of popular brands / products through Perks@Work.
• Medical, dental, vision, short term disability, service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match and more!

Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $75,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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