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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.

Overview:

“Together We Make Life Better”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.

Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC, (TCE), is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Position Summary:

Performs routine and moderately difficult design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in basic drafting techniques, E3D, 2D & 3D CAD software, procedures, knowledge of applicable industry standards, and design standards with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

Develops under minimal supervision, CADD drawings from design sketches or catalog information.

Demonstrates a continuing consciousness of safety in daily activities, and implemented in work designed.

Prepares moderately complex engineering and constructions drawing from scratch, sketches or verbal instruction, utilizing manual or computer-assisted drafting/design techniques.

Marks up works in progress for others to draft (or CADD).

Performs related fundamental engineering support tasks such as updating computer lists, filing prints, distributing drawings, making simple calculations, proofreading reports, compiling Bills of Material, etc.

Communicates the design process with assigned discipline and coordinates work with other disciplines on assigned projects.

Checks basic layouts, designs and general arrangements of other designers and drafters for accuracy and compliance with code and company client standards and soundness of design basis used.

May utilize information from vendor prints, catalogs, technical manuals, etc. to do design work.

Field notes are neatly arranged, accurate and complete.

Sketches are readable by anyone and include all pertinent dimensions, notes and job number.

Uses time efficiently. Promptly act on established goals, understand constructive advice, and adjust to changing directions.

Performs tasks aware of the schedule requirements. Recognize that we all have internal and external customers who are dependent on the quality and timeliness of our output to meet their commitments. Coordinate assigned work to support all customers.

Keeps supervisor informed of progress.

Quality assurance for personal work assignments.

Supports field assignments as required.

Independently undertake actions, make recommendations, or provide notification when potential problems and opportunities are discovered or additional assignments are required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write more detailed correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Knowledge of algebra and basic trigonometry is required.

Must demonstrate a proficiency in utilizing computer assisted techniques for difficult design applications.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Top Requirements for the Position:

Proficient with E3D

Proficient with AutoCAD

Proficient with CADWorx and Plant 3D

BIM 360 Experience

Experience with Laser Scanning/Total Station activities a plus.

Ability to perform Field Data Acquisition duties, including taking accurate measurements, walking, climbing stairs/ladders. Experience with Laser Scanning/Total Station activities a plus.

Education Requirements:

High school education or equivalent with basic drafting courses training from vo-tech or other applicable program.

Minimum of nine to ten years of technical work experience.

As an alternative, a minimum of three years of education in an associate or bachelor degree program for the relevant discipline with six plus years of experience in that discipline.

Experience based on knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify with the approval of Director of Engineering.

EEO Statement:

Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC (“TCE”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal TCE offer letter through our onboarding system.

Fraud Alert:

Please be aware that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers being made in the name of TCE by unauthorized individuals or organizations. We want to make it clear that TCE will never ask for any type of payment information during our interview process. Please be advised all email communications from TCE will come from our business email addresses, which end in '@ '. If you receive any suspicious job-related emails from any other domain, please do not respond to them and disregard any requests for personal or financial information. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job offer or communication, please contact us through our website at

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