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The Mechanical Estimating Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all mechanical estimating activities for facility-based projects, including piping, mechanical, welding, equipment setting, and associated systems. This role ensures estimates are accurate, competitive, complete, and aligned with company standards, execution strategies, and market conditions.

The Mechanical Estimating Manager provides technical leadership, mentorship, and quality control across the estimating team while supporting bid strategy, risk evaluation, and executive decision-making. This position bridges estimating, operations, project controls, supply chain, and business development to ensure estimates support profitable, buildable work and successful project execution.

Primary Job Function:

· Lead and manage mechanical estimating efforts for facility projects across all bid phases.

· Oversee the development of accurate, complete mechanical estimates derived from drawings, specifications, and bid documents.

· Assign estimating responsibilities and manage workload distribution across the estimating team.

· Review and approve detailed takeoffs for piping, welding, equipment, valves, structural components, and mechanical systems.

· Ensure labor build-ups are developed using appropriate production rates, crew compositions, historical data, and execution strategies.

· Provide technical oversight to validate constructability, installation methods, and labor assumptions.

· Direct coordination with Supply Chain to solicit, evaluate, and normalize vendor and subcontractor pricing.

· Establish and enforce estimating standards, methodologies, and documentation requirements.

· Lead identification and documentation of risks, assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications.

· Support bid strategy development, value engineering, and alternative construction approaches.

· Participate in pre-bid meetings, job walks, and internal estimate reviews.

· Ensure estimate summaries, cost breakdowns, and pricing packages are accurate and executive ready.

· Support conceptual, budgetary, FEL, and detailed estimates as required.

· Ensure complete estimate logic, quantities, assumptions, and risks are communicated during project handoff.

· Provide Project Controls with validated cost data for job setup, WBS alignment, and cost tracking.

· Manage multiple bids simultaneously and provide status updates to leadership.

· Maintain organized, auditable estimate files and supporting documentation.

· Perform takeoffs and data entry task as required to support workload.

Leadership & Management Responsibilities:

· Mentor, coach, and develop senior, junior, and entry-level mechanical estimators.

· Establish performance expectations, accountability, and continuous improvement within the estimating team.

· Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations of estimating personnel.

· Serve as the primary technical authority for mechanical estimating questions and issue resolution.

· Promote consistency, accuracy, and professionalism across all mechanical estimates.

· Lead post-bid and post-job reviews to capture lessons learned and improve estimating accuracy.

Required Technical Skills:

· Advanced proficiency in mechanical estimating for piping, welding, equipment installation, and structural components.

· Strong understanding of piping materials, pressure classes, fittings, fabrication, and erection practices.

· Expert-level ability to develop and review detailed labor estimates using crew-based production rates.

· Advanced interpretation of P&IDs, isometrics, mechanical drawings, and scope documents.

· Experience overseeing unit-rate, resource-based, and detailed line-item estimates.

· Proficiency in estimating software (InEight, Navisworks, Bluebeam, or similar).

· Advanced Excel capability (complex formulas, lookups, pivots, cost models).

· Strong knowledge of mechanical construction means and methods, including rigging, hydro-testing, and commissioning.

· Familiarity with ASME, API, and applicable mechanical construction standards.

· Ability to identify constructability risks, productivity impacts, and schedule influences.

· Understanding of indirect costs, equipment rates, consumables, labor burdens, and allowances.

· Experience developing conceptual and budgetary estimates with limited information.

· Knowledge of WBS structures, cost codes, and estimating alignment with project controls.

· Ability to support schedule logic, durations, and manpower planning.

Nice to Have:

· JD Edwards experience (cost codes).

· Power BI for estimating KPIs.

· Familiarity with construction scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project).

· Ability to participate in client technical reviews.

· Experience developing manpower loading curves or sequencing plans.

· Field Experience (mechanical/piping/welding experience).

· Experience in Oil, Gas & Midstream industrial estimating and project management.

Experience:

· 8+ years of mechanical estimating experience in the Oil & Gas or Midstream industry.

· Demonstrated experience estimating facility, terminal, and industrial projects.

· Prior experience leading or mentoring estimators preferred.

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Education / Training:

· Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

· Equivalent field experience or 8–12 years of industry experience accepted.

· Professional certifications (AACEI CEP, PMP, ASPE) preferred.

Competencies:

· Leadership: Builds strong estimating teams and drives accountability.

· Technical Authority: Deep mechanical estimating expertise.

· Collaboration: Effective coordination with Operations, BD, Project Controls, and Supply Chain.

· Communication: Clearly communicates cost drivers, risks, and strategy to leadership.

· Judgment: Balances competitiveness with execution risk and margin protection.

Physical Demands:

· Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.

· Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

· Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crawl.

· Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.

· Requires standard vision abilities for detailed work.

Other Criteria:

· Occasional travel required.

· Compliance with all company policies, including Drug & Alcohol policy.

· Ability to work safely and collaboratively.

· Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $65.00/hour
• Location: Spring, TX
• Assignment Duration: 12 months +
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours + (in-office)
• Benefits: Comprehensive with 401K, holidays and PTO

Qualifications:

• Behavioral Skills: analytical, applies learning, communicates effectively, creates business value & competes to win in marketplace, makes sound decisions
• Functional Skills: PtP knowledge, system utilization & efficiency, total system cost, apply controls mindset, application of business & procurement technical knowledge, service excellence, contract development, contract management, negotiating and influencing, relationship management
• Experience with T&C: Testing and Commissioning required
• ERP experience required
• High School diploma or GED required

Responsibilities:

• Negotiates contract pricing and terms & conditions directly with suppliers while working with internal stakeholders, seeking lowest total system costs and appropriate mitigation of supply and legal risk
• Executes PtP (Procure-to-Pay) processes in full compliance with Sourcing & Acquisition Handbook and CIMS (Controls Integrity Management System) catalogs
• Fully leverages Procurement processes and tools to ensure most effective procurement method is utilized
• Maintains agreement portfolio: scope updates, pricing, Exhibits, amendments
• Ensures contract compliance and utilization - monitors supplier performance, troubleshoots issues, etc
• Ensures transactional efficiency of agreements by leveraging systems
• Identifies business value and other opportunities within the portfolio
• Develops and maintains internal and external relationships to meet business line expectations
• Provides fit-for-risk process improvements
• Influences development and implements Category strategic and commercial guidance; shares portfolio specific market intelligence to Category Networks

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets. Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.

**MUST HAVE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE - MULTIFAMILY/RESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED**

Position: Commercial Property Manager

Portfolio Type: Retail and Industrial - MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE MANAGING RETAIL AND INDUSTRIAL ASSETS

Location: The Woodlands, TX (On-Site)

Salary: up to $85k/year + 5-10% bonus + benefits

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Job Description – Retail and Industrial Property Manager to manage retail and industrial portfolio in the Woodlands/Spring area with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in retail property management. Managing the building operations and ensuring the fiscal and operational success of the assets. The primary responsibility of the Property Manager will be the financial management and reporting for the property working closely with the accounting team, building ownership and tenants. With excellent customer service skills, the Property Manager will work with tenants and team members to ensure property goals are achieved. Strong teamwork and accountability are key attributes of a successful Property Manager. Additional responsibilities for the Property Manager include the following:

Responsibilities:

• The Retail/Industrial Property Manager should have significant experience managing multiple retail shopping centers and Industrial developments.

• Ensure compliance with Property Management policies and procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives.

• Develop annual operating and capital budgets as well as manage properties within the parameters of the approved budget.

• Develop annual cam reconciliations ensuring accuracy in tenant specific cam pools.

• Proactive in handling day to day financial management of the property with specific attention to accounts receivable, collection activities and monthly reporting requirements.

• The Retail/Industrial Property Manager will select contract services, vendors, negotiation of service agreements and day to day monitoring of vendor performance to assure full compliance with standards established within the service agreements.

• Administration of all tenant lease abstracting and ensuring full compliance with lease provisions.

• The Retail/Industrial Property Manager shall ensure full compliance with all policies and procedures.

• Excellent customer service with all ownerships, tenants and team members.

• Completion of accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Complete property inspections and ensure all team members including engineering team is meeting the required best practices for each asset.

• Proactive in ongoing communication with the Owner Representative for the property ensuring Owner goals and objectives are achieved.

• Supervision of all day-to-day operational management duties assuring property condition excellence.

• Positive and prompt responses to tenant requests and involvement in ongoing customer service programs to consistently meet customer needs and assure problems are being solved promptly and to the mutual benefit of the customer and the property.

Requirements

• 5 years of previous retail property management experience.

• Strong knowledge of property accounting and building operation processes

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, MRI, IMPAK and AVID programs.

• Professional and exceptional leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

College Access & Success Coach Job Description

Position Overview

The College Access & Success Coach plays a critical role in preparing and supporting TETC students as they transition from high school into postsecondary pathways, with a primary focus on college and university enrollment. The Coach provides individualized guidance, resources, and programming to ensure students - especially those pursuing STEM, especially engineering, pathways - are informed, prepared, and empowered to achieve their higher education goals.

In addition to supporting 12th-grade students through the full college access process—including applications, FAFSA/TASFA, and enrollment, the College Access & Success Coach will also provide light-touch postsecondary support to TETC alumni to promote college persistence and successful transitions into career pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Student Advising & Support

• Provide one-on-one and group advising on college selection, application processes and strategies, admissions requirements, and deadlines.
• Support students in completing college applications, FAFSA/TASFA, scholarship searches, and financial aid applications.
• Guide students in selecting academic majors and career pathways aligned with STEM fields, specifically engineering and technology.
• Provide holistic advising that supports strategic applications, college‑transition readiness, and clear understanding of financial aid packages.

College Readiness Programming

• Design and deliver workshops on topics such as personal statements, standardized test prep, college interview prep, financial literacy, and time management.
• Coordinate college campus visits, virtual tours, and information sessions.
• Develop partnerships with colleges, universities, and scholarship programs to create opportunities for TETC students.

Family & Community Engagement

• Provide workshops and resources to parents/guardians on navigating the college application and financial aid process.
• Develop relationships with families, schools, and universities to troubleshoot issues as they arise.

College Persistence & Postsecondary Success

• Maintain ongoing communication with alumni to support their transition into college.
• Track and analyze persistence indicators, including FAFSA renewal, enrollment verification, credit completion, academic standing, and financial aid status.
• Identify and troubleshoot common persistence barriers, including financial challenges, academic support needs, housing instability, and mental-health concerns—connecting students to appropriate campus or community resources.
• Facilitate summer melt prevention strategies, including outreach and support between high school graduation and college matriculation.
• Host virtual or in‑person alumni workshops on topics like navigating the first year of college, budgeting, time management, and self‑advocacy.
• Maintain strong relationships with college partners to improve student support and communication about students' progress and needs.
• Contribute to program evaluation efforts by maintaining accurate alumni data and producing monthly or quarterly reports on persistence outcomes.

Data & Tracking

• Maintain accurate records of student progress, applications, scholarships, and college enrollment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate data management to keep advising and student progress on track.
• Track and report on key college access metrics for program evaluation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3+ years of direct experience in college advising.
• Strong knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship processes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with first-generation college students and diverse populations.
• Familiarity with STEM, specifically engineering, pathways preferred.

Key Competencies

• Student-Centered Approach: Passion for mentoring and empowering young people.
• Equity Mindset: Commitment to closing opportunity gaps for underrepresented students.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and student caseloads.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with staff, parents, schools, and external partners.
• Adaptability: Flexible and resourceful in supporting students through unique challenges.

Work Environment

• Position based at the TETC with occasional travel to local colleges, universities, and community events.
• Some evening and weekend hours required to support workshops, family sessions, and special events.

Hiring: Makerspace Coach (Teen Engineering & Tech Center)

Are you passionate about STEM education and empowering the next generation of engineers? Our client is looking for a Makerspace Coach to join the Teen Engineering & Tech Center (TETC) in Spring and Houston, Texas.

In this role, you will facilitate hands-on learning experiences for teens from underserved communities, helping them build the math and science skills necessary to pursue engineering careers. You will maintain a creative lab environment, manage student mentors, and ensure all equipment is operated safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement makerspace curriculum to meet student outcomes.
• Develop and manage student mentors.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, including 3D printers and laser cutters.
• Track lab usage and manage inventory of supplies.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and community partners to foster a diverse and welcoming culture.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2-3 years working in a laboratory or makerspace environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and CAD software (such as Solidworks, AutoCAD, or Fusion360).
• Student Success: A proven track record of working with first-generation, low-income students.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Communication: Ability to create clear tutorials for equipment and software.

Preferred Skills

• Experience teaching in STEM fields.
• 3+ years of experience in a STEM-focused space.
• Proficiency in high school math and science, including algebra, physics, and coding.
• Entrepreneurial experience with education start-ups.

Our client has invested $1.6B in education globally since 2000 and is committed to your personal and professional growth through comprehensive benefits.

Electrical & Controls Estimator

Humble, TX

Please Note: ACE Controls does not engage with external recruitment agencies. We kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding this posting.

Founded in January 2005, ACE Controls brings over two decades of combined expertise in control panel design, fabrication, and integration. We specialize in serving Water & Wastewater, Food & Beverage sectors, partnering with manufacturers of process equipment; pumps, compressors, blowers, conveyors, mixers, and clarifiers. Our deep industry knowledge and commitment to quality make us a trusted resource for precision-engineered control systems.

Join our team as a Electrical & Controls Estimator in our Humble, Tx office, playing a key role in shaping successful, profitable projects by applying Instrumentation and Electrical expertise. Taking ownership of the full bid process, reviewing technical drawings, P&IDs, one-line diagrams, and specifications to develop accurate, competitive cost estimates. This role is at the center of collaboration with clients, engineers, vendors, and project managers. If you enjoy analyzing complex project details, ensuring full scope coverage, and influencing winning proposals, this is a great opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact within our growing company.

This position requires direct employment.

We do not consider C2C (Corp-to-Corp) or 1099 contract arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review electrical control system plans, specifications, and engineering documents to accurately estimate material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Analyze P&IDs, electrical one‐line diagrams, loop diagrams, and full project scopes to ensure complete and accurate takeoffs.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, vendors, and suppliers to gather technical information, clarify scope, and obtain pricing.
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors to support comprehensive and competitive bid preparation.
• Identify project risks and recommend value‐engineering or cost‐saving opportunities.
• Maintain and update historical cost data, pricing records, and estimating software tools.
• Attend pre‐bid meetings as needed to understand project requirements and site conditions.
• Ensure all estimates are completed accurately, on time, and aligned with project deadlines.
• Stay current on industry trends, electrical control technologies, and best practices to improve estimating quality.
• Track project outcomes and use results to refine and improve estimating accuracy over time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years estimating experience within industrial, electrical, or instrumentation environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, industrial processes, and UL508 Standards
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and related technical documents.
• Proven experience managing full bid process from takeoff through final submission.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and perform effectively under deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

ACE Controls offers a competitive salary range with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial future of our employees

• Generous Paid Time Off - PTO and company-recognized holidays.
• Healthcare Coverage - ACE covers 90% of the healthcare premium including Vision & Dental
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Company match up to 4% & full vestiture on enrollment date

ACE Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. ACE Controls complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and eligibility to work in the United States.

Position Purpose

Integrate sales, operations, and supply chain information to lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, enabling demand planning, scenario analysis, and capacity evaluation. The role ensures an integrated production and supply plan that supports operational continuity, service level compliance, informed executive decision-making, and optimization of costs, inventories, and working capital.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Data Integration

• Consolidate data from Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain for demand and supply planning.
• Validate accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of planning data.
• Maintain and update planning information in corporate systems and tools.
• Act as the central point of integration for planning-related decision-making.

Demand Planning & Scenario Analysis

• Analyze consolidated demand and identify trends and variations.
• Evaluate short- and mid-term planning scenarios considering business constraints (service level, efficiency, capacity, working capital).
• Identify risks related to demand fulfillment, service levels, and inventory.
• Develop and recommend planning scenarios to support management decisions.

Capacity, Inventory & Supply Analysis

• Analyze production capacity (equipment and workforce) versus projected demand.
• Evaluate finished goods and semi-finished inventory levels.
• Determine raw material and packaging requirements.
• Identify bottlenecks and operational constraints.

Integrated Production Planning

• Develop and update integrated production plans for copper production lines.
• Align capacity, inventory, and supply plans with approved S&OP decisions.
• Validate committed volumes and delivery dates with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate execution of the plan with Operations, Purchasing, and Logistics.

S&OP Process Coordination

• Organize and facilitate weekly S&OP and cross-functional planning meetings.
• Prepare agendas, analytical reports, and planning scenarios.
• Ensure alignment between Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Follow up on agreements, action items, and required adjustments.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Develop and monitor planning and operational KPIs.
• Analyze deviations from the plan and their impact on service, cost, and inventory.
• Prepare integrated S&OP performance reports.
• Present insights, conclusions, and recommendations to management on a monthly basis.

Education (Texas Market Standard – Recommended)

Bachelor's degree preferred in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field. Equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in: Production Planning, S&OP / Demand Planning, Operations or Supply Chain Analysis
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Finance).
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments preferred.

Technical Skills

• ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Planning and analysis tools (MRP, APS, BI)
• Advanced Excel / data analysis tools
• KPI development and operational performance analysis

Languages

• Spanish – required

• English – required

Travel Requirements

• Availability to travel to Peru for training (short-term, company-sponsored)

We put the unity in \"opportunity.\"

Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $100.00/hour
• Location: Spring, TX
• Assignment Duration: 12 months +
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours + (in-office)
• Benefits: Comprehensive with 401K, holidays and PTO
• Experience with Oil & Gas Industry a hard requirement!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years experience in the Oil & Gas industry required. Experience with understanding Unconventional supply chains preferred
• Strong experience with Visio required
• Strong knowledge of Power BI, Excel, SQL
• Strong communication and presentation skills, process mapping and MS Office

Responsibilities:

• Solve organizational problems by analyzing business requirements, documenting processes and designing solutions
• Identify and organize fragmented or missing data across supply chain processes
• Develop dashboards, reports and KPIs to support decision-making and operational transparency
• Track and report statistics, implementation processes, risks and challenges
• Conduct issue investigations and perform data mining to identify root causes and improvement opportunities
• Conduct interviews with key project stakeholders and document and presents the results
• Recommend process improvements and alternative solutions
• Assist business users, project managers and leadership in optimizing the scope, benefits and risks of proposed projects
• Facilitate change management efforts associated with project
• May write and maintain user documentation
• Position will receive direction and support
• Minimal work direction needed, highly skilled and knowledgeable to the position
• Take care of complex scoping issues, perform project estimation, make recommendation for requirements approach, understand and manage principles of business strategies

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets. Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.

Title: Full Stack Developer with AI

Duration: 12 Months+

Location: Spring, TX

Type: Onsite

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer who will contribute to building scalable backend services including platform and utility modules application. You will also play an active role in implementing GenAI use cases using modern agentic frameworks.

You will collaborate with product owner, trading fusion developers, data engineers, and other full stack developers across regions.

Responsibilities?:?

• Platform Engineering & Support
• Develop, enhance, and support components of the Global Trading App platform
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and telemetry capabilities using modern observability tools
• Improve platform reliability, scalability, and performance through proactive engineering
• Author infrastructure-as-code using Terraform for cloud resources

Application & Service Development

• Build secure and scalable backend APIs (primarily in Python / FastAPI)
• Create responsive and efficient React-based UI components
• Develop reusable utility modules for fusion teams to accelerate delivery

GenAI & Agentic Solutions

• Implement GenAI-powered features using LLMs, vector databases, and multi-agent frameworks
• Develop "agentic" workflows for automation, troubleshooting, and developer productivity
• Build model integration and evaluation

Collaboration & Standards

• Contribute to engineering best practices and documentation
• Work closely with global trading fusion teams to ensure alignment and technical excellence

Qualifications?:

• Python (advanced): APIs, data processing, async programming
• React: modern component-based UI development
• FastAPI: building high performance backend services
• DBT: data engineering and transformation
• GitHub/CI/CD: strong version control and build pipeline experience

Preferred Skills:

• Terraform, Azure, AWS: infrastructure provisioning and automation
• Databricks, Snowflake
• GenAI / Multi-Agent
• Experience implementing solutions using LLMs, embeddings, prompt engineering
• Familiarity with agentic coding frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, OpenAI agents, etc.)
• Understanding of RAG, model orchestration, and AI application patterns

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mindset
• Ability to work in global, cross-functional teams
• Clear communication and documentation abilities
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, high-availability environments
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies

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.