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Responsibilities
Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions. As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and activities while at sea, working with or within any of these specialized forces:
Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and coordinate air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft carriers.
Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and defensive measures with a wide array of missile and fire power capabilities, providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare support.
Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment and personnel for amphibious assault operations.
Combat-Logistics Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities through Fleet Support Ships.
Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime mines.
You may also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the prestigious Navy Nuclear community where you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.
Work Environment
As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in a variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the Pentagon, a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, or command and management positions at shore bases and stations around the world.
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Unless they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School. Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore.
Newly commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems. In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare qualification.
After completing these initial sea tours, Surface Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs, commands or strategic projects or they may be selected to work in recruitment. The ultimate goal for many: to one day command their own ship.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Surface Warfare Officers can advance their education by:
- 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
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer.
There are different ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student or an undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy. Those already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a 12-week Navy school in Newport, RI.
All candidates must also be U.S. Citizens.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as a Surface Warfare Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Surface Warfare Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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Project Manager – Industrial Power / Renewable Energy Projects
Location: Reno, NV (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Travel: Approximately 20% (U.S.-based project sites)
Position Summary
Insight Global is seeking a highly Project Manager to lead large-scale industrial power generation projects within the renewable energy sector. This role is focused on industrial power facilities, not commercial construction and not an office-only project management position.
The Project Manager will be responsible for full end-to-end project execution, managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk across multiple technically complex projects. Projects are long-term in nature (2–3 years), highly engineered, and range from approximately $1M to $180M, with an emphasis on technical ownership and execution rather than project size alone.
This role requires strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, and the discipline to operate effectively in a matrix organization with both internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Manage industrial power generation projects from early engineering through construction, commissioning, and project closeout
- Own full project lifecycle execution, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management
- Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using MS Project
- Monitor project budgets, track costs, and forecast financial performance
- Read, interpret, and manage mechanical, electrical, and civil drawings
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical, construction, and execution risks
- Manage multiple concurrent projects at various stages of execution
- Coordinate and oversee 20–30% outsourced engineering, ensuring alignment with internal standards
- Directly manage internal engineering resources within a matrix organization
- Negotiate and manage civil, mechanical, and electrical construction scopes
- Perform contractor coordination and negotiation without a dedicated procurement department
- Manage and approve change orders, including technical, schedule, and cost impacts
- Coordinate internally across engineering, construction, and operations teams
- Coordinate externally with contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders
- Resolve technical conflicts and construction challenges in the field
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Travel to project sites as required and support flexible work hours based on project demands
Required Qualifications (Must Haves)
- 3+ years of experience in site management or project management within industrial or technical environments
- Strong technical understanding of industrial construction and power systems
- Proven ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and risk
- Working knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, and industrial systems
- Basic understanding of civil and mechanical disciplines
- Ability to operate effectively within a matrix organization
- Willingness to work onsite in Reno, NV
- Willingness to travel approximately 20% and maintain flexible work hours
- Highly organized, disciplined, and execution-focused mindset
Preferred Qualifications (Plus)
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of site or project management experience
- Experience supporting industrial projects, including power generation, renewable energy, or heavy industrial facilities
Senior Project Manager – Transmission & Substation
Reno, NV (On-Site)
We are looking for an immediate Senior Project Manager opening supporting major transmission and substation capital projects.
This is a hands-on leadership role managing active T&D programs — coordinating engineering, planning, construction, and internal stakeholders to keep projects moving safely, on schedule, and within budget.
We are looking for a true utility PM. Someone who understands the realities of transmission and substation work, can manage multiple active projects at once, and knows how to bring teams together rather than dictate from above.
Why This Role Is Worth the Move
- Long-term project stability
- Career visibility
- Meaningful capital portfolio — not maintenance work
- Supportive, team-oriented culture
- Strong internal collaboration environment
- Competitive senior-level compensation
- Full consultant benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k options)
What you'll be responsible for:
- Managing $5M+ transmission & substation capital projects
- Coordinating across engineering, field, planning, and operations
- Driving schedule, cost control, and risk mitigation
- Navigating stakeholder communication at multiple levels
- Bringing structure and clarity to a busy portfolio
Required:
- 5–10+ years of Project Management experience
- Recent utility Transmission & Substation experience (required)
- Experience handling multiple concurrent capital projects
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to be on-site in Reno (non-negotiable)
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.
