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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.

In partnership with our Director of Engineering, Staff, and Clients, the Building Engineer II will work to meet

the evolving maintenance demands of the Portfolio to ensure a superior level of professionalism regarding

all maintenance requirements, including prompt response to and resolution of client and property

occupant requests or concerns.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES &DUTIES

• Proactively support the development and successful implementation of the preventative

maintenance program for the portfolio

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs in accordance with license(s) held
• Perform scheduled inspections, complete, and submit forms and/or checklists accurately and on

time

• Note items on inspection checklist which require follow up or additional work; communicate

findings with Chief and/or client

• Provide recommendations to Chief Engineer and/or client regarding needed repairs or services
• Act as lead of other Engineers as requested
• Read and understand operations manuals, constructions drawings, diagrams, and work orders

necessary to perform maintenance and other work

• Maintain appearance of property to Facilities Partners and Client's standards
• Collaborate with other contracted vendors, and ensure quality of work performed by them
• Review, monitor and/or provide scope and specifications for contracted property services
• Partner with Chief and/or client to develop specifications for contracted services
• Respond to and resolve tenant service requests in accordance with license(s) held (e.g., replace

ballasts, repair plumbing, etc.)

• Provide excellent customer service by interacting in a professional and positive manner with

clients, vendors, co-workers, etc.

• Support annual operating and capital budgeting process as requested
• Use a variety of hand and power tools following all safety practices
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times
• Attend monthly safety trainings and follow all safety procedures
• Report all accidents immediately
• Be aware of and report all potential safety hazards immediately
• Other job duties as requested

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, loud noise,

airborne particles and both hot and cold temperatures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds and sometimes more than 10 pounds and rarely over 50 pounds. The employee must frequently climb a ladder. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently drive an automobile.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance and the ability to be covered by our insurer; maintain an O7 card, where applicable

Required Knowledge: Demonstrated working knowledge of typical office building systems (e.g., mechanical, fire and life safety, electrical, HVAC, security systems, plumbing, etc.)

Experience Required: 5-7 years' experience in commercial building maintenance or related field; 5+ years' experience operating relevant computer hardware/software (e.g., HVAC, security, MS Office, Work order system, smart phones, etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to obtain an employee fidelity bond
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to build relationships with clients, vendors, and internal partners
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and mediate difficult client situations
• Ability to speak, write and understand English
• Professional communication etiquette with good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team
• Ability to anticipate problems and solve proactively
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, identify, and utilize resources needed to execute

tasks within a deadline-driven environment

• Demonstrated critical thinking, initiative, and trouble shooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to use relevant technology including email, work order system, and smart

phone

• Willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks thoroughly and on time
• Available to work overtime and be on call as needed
• Professional, clean, and neat appearance
• Ability to provide small hand tools as needed
• Must have dependable vehicle capable of transporting needed tools/equipment (e.g., ladder,

power washer, hand tools, power tools, etc.

• Bellevue, WA (Fully Onsite – 4 days/week in-field driving)
• Contract | 6 Months
  
  

The main function of a non-IT program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

A typical day in this role begins with reviewing recent Alarm Flood IcMs and recurring alarm trends across supported sites to understand where alarm performance is creating operational risk or inefficiency. The program manager assesses severity, frequency, and impact to prioritize improvement opportunities and determine where engagement with site teams is most needed.

Daily work centers on close collaboration with site Operations, Engineering, and Instrumentation/Controls teams. Rather than implementing changes directly, the role facilitates discussions around alarms currently impacting operators, helps teams evaluate improvement options, and drives alignment on changes to alarm design—such as setpoints, delays, deadbands, suppression logic, or state‑based alarming—to reduce alarm volume and improve alarm quality.

The role actively participates in local and regional alarm management forums, representing the Global Alarm Management Program. In these settings, the program manager ensures proposed changes align with program standards and best practices, clearly articulates expectations, and tracks actions to ensure improvements deliver measurable reductions in nuisance alarms while maintaining safe and reliable operations.

In parallel, the program manager partners with the broader Global Alarm Management team to identify site‑level improvements that may be candidates for broader adoption. This includes evaluating scalability, risk, and applicability across similar systems and regions, and helping translate local successes into repeatable, global solutions.

Throughout the day, the role balances data‑driven prioritization, stakeholder coordination, and program oversight—ensuring alarm management initiatives remain focused on outcomes: alarms that support operators by clearly identifying abnormal conditions requiring action, without contributing to alarm fatigue or operational overload.

The ideal resume would contain demonstrated experience across the entire alarm management lifecycle, including concrete examples of analyzing data, implementing alarm changes, and driving global feedback and improvements, rather than experience limited to a single phase or function.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, make detailed plans to accomplish goals and direct the integration of technical activities.

• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.

• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.

• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.

• PMI or PMP certification preferred.

• 2-4 years’ experience required.