Engineering Jobs in Ewa Beach Honolulu County, HI

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Pacific (NAVFAC Pacific) is looking for journey level Cost Engineers.

The NAVFAC team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training.

A NAVFAC Cost Engineer provides independent, timely, and professional cost engineering products, services, and consultation for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands including minor work projects, special projects, Military Construction (MILCON), demolition, maintenance, space utilization, and facilities development. Utilizing knowledge of engineering and architecture as it relates to cost, a NAVFAC Cost Engineer participates in planning, budgeting, designing and construction of substantial new construction, renovation and improvement projects for a variety of complex military construction projects.

As a Cost Engineer you will:

• Conduct analysis of designs, drawings, proposals, scopes of work, and/or specifications to determine cost projections.

• Participate in design charrette workshops as the lead estimator.

• Develop comparative cost/constructability/availability analysis for alternative design scenarios.

• Develops detailed comprehensive cost estimates for complex military facilities to arrive at the project's selected plan while maintaining cost control.

• Coordinates complex construction cost estimates with estimators from other cost disciplines to create the compelte total cost estimate including all construction trades.

A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.64% will be added to the stated salary

Position Requirements:

• SECRET Clearance

Requirements for all NAVFAC Positions:

• A US Citizen aged 18 or older at time of hire

• Males registered or exempt from Selective Service • Determined suitable for federal employment (process includes a background check and fingerprinting)

• New employees to the Department of the Navy will need to pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Benefits:

Our health insurance program offers you choice and flexibility to suit individual or family needs with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions, as well as a substantial employer contribution to premiums. Other health benefits include Dental and Vision Insurance programs, Flexible Spending accounts, Long Term Care Insurance and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program with no physical required for initial enrollment.

We offer an outstanding three-part Retirement Program encompassing our Federal Employees Retirement System, Thrift Savings Plan – a 401(k) type plan with employer contributions up to 5%, and Social Security benefits.

Additional benefits include paid holidays, sick and vacation leave and alternate work schedules.

Most of all, as a NAVFAC civilian employee you can serve your nation and support America's warfighter. If this sounds like an opportunity and benefits you are interested in, please apply by attaching your 2-page resume.

Federal Agencies can only accept resumes up to two pages in length. For more information on what to include on your federal resume please visit the USAJobs Website:

Position Title: Structural Department Manager

Reports To: Production Manager

Position Summary:

The Structural Department Manager is responsible for leading and managing the daily operations of the Structural, Pipe, and Labor Departments in support of ship repair, maintenance, and modernization projects. This role ensures all work is performed safely, efficiently, within budget, and to the highest quality standards in accordance with applicable specifications and regulatory requirements.

The Structural Department Manager is responsible for setting the tone and culture of the department, ensuring full alignment with company expectations and strategic objectives. This role requires proactive leadership, accountability, and a strong commitment to organizational priorities. Department Managers are expected to champion company initiatives and directives from senior leadership, clearly communicating and reinforcing them within their teams as unified, department-level guidance.

The manager oversees a broad scope of production activities, including structural steel fabrication and repairs, hull modifications, deck and bulkhead work, piping system installation and testing, and general labor support services. Responsibilities include coordinating structural welders, fitters, pipefitters, laborers, and support crews to meet production goals and project schedules.

This position requires strong knowledge of shipboard structures, welding and pipefitting techniques, material handling, and staging. The Structural Department Manager works closely with project teams, planning, and other production departments to integrate efforts across trades, resolve technical and logistical challenges, and ensure customer satisfaction. The manager is also responsible for workforce development, resource planning, and ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality management protocols.

Pacific Shipyards Expectations of Employee:

• Support safety as a core value.
• Support "schedule" as the organization's keystone habit.
• Committed to the company values and adheres to all Pacific Shipyards' policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully.
• Foster a department culture of accountability and organization by setting clear expectations to maintain clean, orderly work areas in alignment with 5S standards.
• Maintain and ensure the safety of all assigned equipment.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Develop and measure department productivity goals and quality standards daily, weekly, and on a project basis.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance priorities.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Provide clear & consistent communication about project schedules, execution strategies, department budgets, and process improvement initiatives.
• Leads by example and demands a positive and respectful attitude and requiring all Production Department employees to conduct themselves with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully.
• Develop & meet productivity goals and quality standards to ensure PSI maintains a competitive edge in the Hawaii Ship Repair Industry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure Structural Department Staff are constantly working to streamline production processes, reduce rework, improve department reliability, and deliver early on key schedule milestones.
• Provide systems for accountability for the management of department resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, to ensure efficient financial performance.
• Maintain open communication with VP Programs, Production Manager, Production Engineering & Planning Manager, and PMO staff to address operational bottlenecks and correct them quickly.
• Ensure that every member of the Structural Department has clear & measurable tasks daily and provide a system for Department Management to provide daily feedback to all employees.
• Establish, enhance and maintain standard processes for the measuring and monitoring of department production rates, and providing standard rate information and feedback to Estimating.
• Ensure that all materials are ordered to support department schedules.
• Grows and develops Structural Department capabilities to increase business opportunities, eliminate dependence on subcontractors, and ensure PSI maintains a competitive advantage in the dynamic ship repair landscape.
• Create systems for collecting and reporting Structural Department Performance metrics across the organization.
• Strive for continuous improvement and encourage feedback from employees to drive improvements based on past projects to enhance performance.
• Embrace new technologies by introducing modern, efficient tools and technologies to improve productivity. Encourage employees to suggest and implement innovative solutions that can enhance efficiency and quality
• Works closely with the Project Manager(s) to ensure timely and cost-efficient completion of projects and/or jobs.
• Generates job assignments and communicates to subordinate employees, makes recommendations to the Production Manager on matters related to hiring, termination, suspension, advancement, promotion, demotion, discipline, and addresses or adjust employee grievances and other supervisory duties as required.
• Determines workforce staffing to maximize efficiency and meet project/department budget goals.
• Leads, trains, and develops Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, Lead men, and production team members.
• Advises PM on the status of all assigned projects, potential obstacles and delays and plans to minimize impact and beat project goals.
• Handle various administrative duties such as report writing, performance reviews, responding to email, interviews candidates, and form completion.
• Estimates time, manpower, and materials required for assigned jobs.
• Complies with requirements of the CBA.
• Assesses team member skills and provide necessary training opportunities as required to enhance or address deficiencies.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the execution of structural, pipefitting, and labor-related work in support of ship repair and maintenance projects, ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, and technical specifications.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable NAVSEA Standard Items, U.S. Navy technical requirements, and other regulatory and contract specifications.
• Oversee hot work operations, ensuring proper permitting, fire watch assignments, and strict adherence to safety procedures related to welding, burning, and grinding activities aboard vessels and in yard facilities.
• Lead coordination efforts between departments, subcontractors, and project management teams to resolve production and technical issues that may impact critical path work.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and customer-specific safety and environmental requirements, including confined space entry, fall protection, and hazard communication standards.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education/Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Experience with US Navy Ship repair/NAVSEA regulation is preferred.
• Associates degree in Industrial Trades/Applied Science is preferred.
• Proficient with Word and Excel.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in shipyard heavy industry is required.
• Extensive knowledge of ship repair processes.
• Knowledge of managing Federal Contracts.
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Interpersonal skills, good attitude, and exceptional work ethic.
• Work requires establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong technical background.
• Ability to write effectively and the ability to accurately communicate with all PSI employees.
• Ability to access, interpret, and apply government and industry standards, law, and corporate policy and procedures to aid in the management of the Mechanical Department.
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software
• Ability to effectively operate standard office equipment
• Good attitude; must be a team player.
• Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of shift
• Must be flexible in work hours
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers' License in good standing, Class 3 or higher or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver's License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver's License.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States
• This position requires US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites

Position Title: Assistant Electrical Superintendent

Reports To: Electrical Superintendent

Position Summary: The Assistant Electrical Superintendent executes the day-to-day operations within the electrical department as directed by the Electrical Superintendent. Responsible for safety, quality, schedule and budget of all assigned work. Assists in the planning, managing, and execution of electrical projects and repairs in production with applicable departments, personnel, and customers. Assist in the department's development in trade skills and workmanship. Assist in organizing and managing the primary duties of the Marine Electrician which include the installation, test, and repair or marine cables and equipment, installation and connection of lighting, electrical power, troubleshooting and repair of shipboard and facilities electrical systems. Must be able to read blueprints, drawings, and schematics.

Pacific Shipyards International, LLC Expectations of Employee:

• Is committed to the company values and adheres to all Pacific Shipyards' policies and procedures
• Perform duties of his/her job and as assigned by Management
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully
• Communicates regularly with Officers, Managers, & Supervisors about the different divisions and department's issues
• Consistently be on time for work, meetings, and appointments and deliver work projects by assigned due dates
• Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and orderly fashion
• Maintain and ensure the safety of all assigned equipment
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
• Meet productivity goals and quality standards as set by management
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance priorities
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
• Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations
• Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes
• Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors
• Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools
• Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment
• Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets
• Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects
• Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles
• Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services

Education/Training:

• 3 years or more in the Marine Electrical field
• Experience with US Navy Ship repair/NAVSEA regulation is required
• BS Electrical engineering degree
• Heavy Civil construction experience
• PLC and VFD experience A MUST
• Working knowledge of IT as it relates to electrical controls
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and handle deadlines
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems;
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office and AutoCAD
• Ability to use Microsoft Product such as Word, excel, and adobe
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualification/Requirement:

• Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States
• This position requires US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites
• All candidates must submit to and pass a post -offer drug screening and background check before employment begins. Failure to complete any of these steps will result in disqualification
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers' License in good standing, Class 3 or higher or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver's License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver's License.
• Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of shift

Pacific Shipyards International is searching for an Estimator / Planner to join our ship repair team in Hawaii.

Position Title: Estimator / Planner

Reports To: Estimating Manager

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Position Summary

Pacific Shipyards International (PSI) is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.

We are seeking an Estimator/Planner to join the Estimating Department. The Estimator/Planner is responsible for developing cost estimates to support our ongoing ship repair contracts with DoD and commercial customers. The Estimator/Planner works closely with all departments to identify the amount of material and manpower needed to perform ship repair availabilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and technical proposals.
• Ability to read detailed drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Engage in PSI's collaborative estimating process and bid reviews.
• Attend ship checks.
• Participate in business development.
• Strong team player with on-site work hours required.

Education/Training/Skills:

• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience, preferably in marine or industrial industry.
• Shipyard experience preferred.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor of Science highly recommended.
• Knowledge of Navy ships is beneficial.
• Former Navy military personnel highly beneficial.

Qualification/Requirements:

• Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
• This position requires US Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential.
• All candidates must pass a post-offer drug screening and background check.
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers' License in good standing or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver's License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver's License, class 3 or higher
• Candidates must have access to reliable transportation.

Our Values

Legacy: Family-owned throughout its history, PSI strives to fulfill the goals that motivated our founder in 1944: we dedicate ourselves wholly to caring for our customers so that they can continue to serve our community.

Commitment: PSI approaches every project with teamwork, determination, and focus. Commitment makes it possible for the most challenging of projects to be completed safely and on-time to consistently exceed our customer's expectations.

Integrity: Transparency, humility, and accountability are critical to every facet of our business. Leading with integrity allows PSI to continue to operate as the highest-performing commercial shipyard in the state.

Loyalty: At PSI, every employee relies on teammates without question and supports each other without pretense. Built on the foundations of trust, loyalty to one another is paramount.

We hope you will consider joining our team!

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Additional Information:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an \"at will\" employment relationship.

Pacific Shipyards International (PSI) is searching for an experienced Project Manager to join our ship repair team in Hawaii.

Position Title: Senior Project Manager

Reports To: Vice President of Programs

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Position Summary

PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.

We are seeking a highly qualified Project Manager (PM) to join our Project Management Team. The Project Manager will report to the Vice President of Programs and is responsible for the management and execution of commercial and military ship repair contracts ranging from $1M and up to $100M in value. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with full responsibility for the successful outcome of his/her project.

The PM must be an excellent communicator and leader to establish and maintain working relationships with different stakeholders, including owners, managers, estimators, engineers, subcontractors, supervisors, and production workers. The PM must have experience and knowledge of government contracts, estimating methods, project scheduling, and be comfortable negotiating contract changes with the customer. Additionally, the PM should have experience onboard ships as well as experience with traditional marine engineering and shipboard equipment. The PM will need to read and understand complex work specifications, diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, test procedures, and NAVSEA Standard Items.

The Project Manager must be knowledgeable of Project Management principles such as scheduling and work sequencing, risk management, performance management, and change management. The PM must be effective in scheduling and coordinating multiple resources such as labor, equipment, material, and subcontract support.

The PM must be capable of conducting daily and weekly meetings with all stakeholders ranging from executive management to customers. These meetings may include production meetings, weekly progress meetings, conferences, and formal reviews.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• The focal point for customer interaction to manage ship repair contracts
• Supervises project management staff
• Coordinates changes to contract to ensure timely implementation and completion
• Interfaces with vessel's stakeholders on day-to-day matters

Education/Training/Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum requirement of 10 years of ship repair or marine industry experience
• Minimum requirement of 5 years of project management experience
• Knowledge of managing federal contracts
• Knowledge of shipboard tag-out procedures and Navy Work Authorization (WAF) controls
• Previous experience or training in work sequencing and scheduling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project or similar scheduling software

Qualification/Requirements:

• Must show proof of legal right to work in the United States and US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to Navy base.
• All candidates must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening and background check.
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers' License in good standing or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver's License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver's License, class 3 or higher

Our Values

Legacy: Family-owned throughout its history, PSI strives to fulfill the goals that motivated our founder in 1944: we dedicate ourselves wholly to caring for our customers so that they can continue to serve our community.

Commitment: PSI approaches every project with teamwork, determination, and focus. Commitment makes it possible for the most challenging of projects to be completed safely and on-time to consistently exceed our customer's expectations.

Integrity: Transparency, humility, and accountability are critical to every facet of our business. Leading with integrity allows PSI to continue to operate as the highest-performing commercial shipyard in the state.

Loyalty: At PSI, every employee relies on teammates without question and supports each other without pretense. Built on the foundations of trust, loyalty to one another is paramount.

We hope you will consider joining our team!

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• Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
• Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
• Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
• Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
• Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
• Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
• Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology

• Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
• Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
• Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
• Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

Geologist, Engineer, or Environmental Scientist

Ford & Associates, Inc., a Honolulu based environmental consulting company is seeking a geologist, engineer, or environmental scientist. Our technical services include environmental due diligence, soil and groundwater investigations, and remediation oversight and management. In this position, you will perform field activities including soil and groundwater investigations, oversight of drilling and monitoring well installation, management of remediation activities, and project management including report writing and editing.

Qualifications

• BS in geology, engineering, science or related degree, advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of environmental consulting experience
• Experience with conducting and implementing environmental investigations and/or remediation
• Experience with regulation interpretation, technical guidance, and sampling protocols
• Ability to succeed in fast-paced consulting environment, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and travel to client project sites
• Communication, both verbal and written of technical information
• Ability to work efficiently both as a part of a team and independently
• Professional certifications, familiarity with Hawaii state and federal regulations are a plus

Who We Are:

Ford & Associates, Inc. is an environmental consulting company that provides timely and cost-effective solutions to complex environmental problems. Our team offers over 30 years of environmental experience in solving a wide variety of environmental problems within Hawaii, the continental United States, the Pacific Region, as well as in the international arena.

We are committed to providing responsive, high quality, cost-effective environmental services to our clients. Our highly regarded reputation is very important to us. Many of our clients are long-term Hawaii companies that value our in-depth experience base, innovative strategizing and problem-solving, and knowledge of numerous types of environmentally-impacted sites. We are a team of exceptional scientists and engineers who work together with our clients to develop and maintain long-term trusted relationships.

Ford & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age or any other basis covered by appropriate law. US Citizenship is required.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.