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This role involves prescription fulfillment, IV preparation, data entry, and inventory management in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities Work under direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist to fill prescriptions and prepare IV medications Enter prescription and billing data into the system to support accurate processing and reimbursement Assist in prepackaging medications in compliance with pharmacy standards and government regulations Support the Pharmacist in final prescription checks, including medication staging and packaging Coordinate accurate and timely delivery of medications to customers Maintain inventory by receiving, rotating, and tracking medications and supplies, including lot numbers and expiration dates Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory control practices Ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment Check equipment for proper calibration, safety, and cleanliness Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred Experience with IV preparation is a plus Basic computer and data entry skills required Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment Understanding of pharmacy regulations and procedures preferred Additional Information Consistent weekday schedule with no required overtime Opportunity to work in a structured and supportive pharmacy setting Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.
Offering an exceptional opportunity, Carilion Clinic (CC), Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM), and the Department of Surgery, Section of Dental Care in Roanoke, Virginia are searching for an Orthodontist to join our growing team of 11 dentists, 5 General Practice residents, 24 dental assistants, 5 dental hygienists, and 18 non-clinical support staff in a clinic-based, academic program with remarkable prospects in teaching, research, and clinical dentistry. Full-time dental specialists include pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and prosthodontics. The Section includes a separate Family Dental Practice located in Roanoke. Carilion Clinic offers the most advanced in-hospital dental care in the region, with inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a pediatric dental program. Carilion's Cleft and Craniofacial Center is American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA)-approved. The CC-VTCSOM General Dental Residency program offers a unique educational experience with robust exposure to managing patients with special healthcare needs and the core values of lifelong learning and service to the specialty and community by way of a structured faculty-directed curriculum.
Qualified applicants will have completed a CODA-accredited Orthodontics residency program and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthodontics by the ABO.
This position offers teaching opportunities and faculty appointment through its affiliation with the VTCSOM and offers research opportunities through the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) and other affiliations. Based in the Level-1 763-bed trauma and academic health center, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital/Carilion Children’s Hospital, our program provides comprehensive coverage to over one million people in a large, rural, multi-state area.
Carilion Clinic is a progressive, emerging leader in American healthcare dedicated to improving outcomes and enhancing value for every patient, while advancing the quality of care through medical education and research. A physician-led, multi-specialty, not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Roanoke, Virginia, Carilion Clinic operates 7 hospitals, 282 outpatient clinics, 850 physicians representing more than 85+ specialties, along with 350 residents and fellows in 30 accredited ACGME programs. Education and research activities and opportunities abound through our intimate relationships with the VTCSOM, the FBRI at VTC, Virginia Tech proper, and Radford University. We are actively involved in the education of medical students, residents from multiple CC-VTCSOM training programs, allied health science students, and Virginia Tech undergraduate and graduate students. The CC-VTCSOM system stands on the brink of unprecedented expansion and opportunity through the burgeoning relationship with Virginia Tech. The position requires an academic appointment at VTCSOM.
The Roanoke Valley is a metro area of 300,000 and has consistently been rated among the “best places to live” in the nation. Roanoke is located at the southern tip of Virginia's spectacularly beautiful Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian Trail and close to the 22,000-acre Smith Mountain Lake. The area offers sensational outdoor activities but also a surprising array of cultural activities from fine dining to multiple musical venues and playhouses, to symphonies and ballets. Access to major air-travel hubs is remarkably easy through the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The weather features mild winters, an abundance of sun, and extended springs and autumns. The region features top-notch schools and Universities and has been coined “the best kept secret in the East.”
To learn more about Carilion Clinic:
candidates should submit a Cover Letter and CV to:
Rob Way, Physician Recruiter, Carilion Clinic
Phone: 54 ; Email:
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity are encouraged to apply.
Psychiatry Opportunities
Faculty Appointment, VTCSOM Carilion Clinic, Roanoke & Christiansburg Virginia
Opportunities include:
- Ambulatory Psychiatry
- Consult Liaison Psychiatry
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Interventional Psychiatry
Carilion Clinic in Southern Virginia’s Blue Ridge Region provides care for 26 counties and over 1 million Virginians; addiction to opioids, stimulants, nicotine, and/ or alcohol (among others) are at epidemic levels here. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. We offer adults and adolescents both outpatient and inpatient care at specialized facilities located in southwest Virginia. Carilion Clinic Psychiatric facilities include 61 adult beds (across two facilities) and 16 adolescent beds and multiple ambulatory sites.
Our department has implemented state-of-the-art treatment for opioid use disorder including our ED Bridge program and our inpatient Pathways program for patients with substance use disorders and infectious complications such as endocarditis and sepsis. Our department continues to evolve evidence-based treatment for multiple substance use disorders. We incorporate peer recovery specialists and a range of technology and innovative techniques in collaboration with addiction researchers at Virginia Tech and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. Our faculty includes psychiatrists who are board-certified in both addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine certified physicians from across Carilion, including Emergency Medicine and Ob/Gyn. We have an established Fellowship in Addiction Medicine that is part of this organizational structure. We work closely with research collaborators at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in growing of many initiatives. We are also partnered with the Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and many community agencies to expand and evaluate care delivery models.
About Carilion
At Carilion, our employees know they can depend on each other to give their all every day, working together to do the job right. Our sense of family is what makes us a strong, growing organization. If you're looking for a place where talents are embraced, discoveries are made and care makes a real difference, this is where it all happens.
Together we have been recognized with designations, awards, and honors, accreditation by The Joint Commission, magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons, and five-star Excellence in Healthcare Awards for patient experience by Professional Research Consultants just to name a few.
Please contact Rob Way, 54 ,
The Numbers That Make Our System Integrated.
7 Hospitals – 81 Specialties – 800+ Physicians – 240+ Practices -- 280+ Resident/Fellows – 31 GME Programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
Psychiatry Opportunities
Faculty Appointment, VTCSOM Carilion Clinic, Roanoke & Christiansburg Virginia
Opportunities include:
- Ambulatory Psychiatry
- Consult Liaison Psychiatry
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Interventional Psychiatry
Carilion Clinic in Southern Virginia’s Blue Ridge Region provides care for 26 counties and over 1 million Virginians; addiction to opioids, stimulants, nicotine, and/ or alcohol (among others) are at epidemic levels here. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. We offer adults and adolescents both outpatient and inpatient care at specialized facilities located in southwest Virginia. Carilion Clinic Psychiatric facilities include 61 adult beds (across two facilities) and 16 adolescent beds and multiple ambulatory sites.
Our department has implemented state-of-the-art treatment for opioid use disorder including our ED Bridge program and our inpatient Pathways program for patients with substance use disorders and infectious complications such as endocarditis and sepsis. Our department continues to evolve evidence-based treatment for multiple substance use disorders. We incorporate peer recovery specialists and a range of technology and innovative techniques in collaboration with addiction researchers at Virginia Tech and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. Our faculty includes psychiatrists who are board-certified in both addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine certified physicians from across Carilion, including Emergency Medicine and Ob/Gyn. We have an established Fellowship in Addiction Medicine that is part of this organizational structure. We work closely with research collaborators at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in growing of many initiatives. We are also partnered with the Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and many community agencies to expand and evaluate care delivery models.
About Carilion
At Carilion, our employees know they can depend on each other to give their all every day, working together to do the job right. Our sense of family is what makes us a strong, growing organization. If you're looking for a place where talents are embraced, discoveries are made and care makes a real difference, this is where it all happens.
Together we have been recognized with designations, awards, and honors, accreditation by The Joint Commission, magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons, and five-star Excellence in Healthcare Awards for patient experience by Professional Research Consultants just to name a few.
Please contact Rob Way, 54 ,
The Numbers That Make Our System Integrated.
7 Hospitals – 81 Specialties – 800+ Physicians – 240+ Practices -- 280+ Resident/Fellows – 31 GME Programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
Psychiatry Opportunities
Faculty Appointment, VTCSOM Carilion Clinic, Roanoke & Christiansburg Virginia
Opportunities include:
- Ambulatory Psychiatry
- Consult Liaison Psychiatry
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Interventional Psychiatry
Carilion Clinic in Southern Virginia’s Blue Ridge Region provides care for 26 counties and over 1 million Virginians; addiction to opioids, stimulants, nicotine, and/ or alcohol (among others) are at epidemic levels here. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. We offer adults and adolescents both outpatient and inpatient care at specialized facilities located in southwest Virginia. Carilion Clinic Psychiatric facilities include 61 adult beds (across two facilities) and 16 adolescent beds and multiple ambulatory sites.
Our department has implemented state-of-the-art treatment for opioid use disorder including our ED Bridge program and our inpatient Pathways program for patients with substance use disorders and infectious complications such as endocarditis and sepsis. Our department continues to evolve evidence-based treatment for multiple substance use disorders. We incorporate peer recovery specialists and a range of technology and innovative techniques in collaboration with addiction researchers at Virginia Tech and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. Our faculty includes psychiatrists who are board-certified in both addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine certified physicians from across Carilion, including Emergency Medicine and Ob/Gyn. We have an established Fellowship in Addiction Medicine that is part of this organizational structure. We work closely with research collaborators at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in growing of many initiatives. We are also partnered with the Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and many community agencies to expand and evaluate care delivery models.
About Carilion
At Carilion, our employees know they can depend on each other to give their all every day, working together to do the job right. Our sense of family is what makes us a strong, growing organization. If you're looking for a place where talents are embraced, discoveries are made and care makes a real difference, this is where it all happens.
Together we have been recognized with designations, awards, and honors, accreditation by The Joint Commission, magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons, and five-star Excellence in Healthcare Awards for patient experience by Professional Research Consultants just to name a few.
Please contact Rob Way, 54 ,
The Numbers That Make Our System Integrated.
7 Hospitals – 81 Specialties – 800+ Physicians – 240+ Practices -- 280+ Resident/Fellows – 31 GME Programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
Psychiatrist, Inpatient and Ambulatory
Carilion Clinic, VTCSOM, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine.
Roanoke & Christiansburg Region, Virginia
A full-time psychiatrist position supporting Inpatient Psychiatry in both Roanoke and Christiansburg with Ambulatory responsibility in the department's Gaining Access to Care Clinic (GAP) and Emergency Department.
Diagnose and treat human disease, illness and injuries and practice evidence-based medicine. Prescribe medically necessary medications and treatments. May serve on various Carilion and/or hospital committees. Completes necessary documentation for patients Health Information record.Carilion Clinic in Southern Virginia’s Blue Ridge Region provides care for 26 counties and over 1 million Virginians; addiction to opioids, stimulants, nicotine, and/ or alcohol (among others) are at epidemic levels here. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. We offer adults and adolescents both outpatient and inpatient care at specialized facilities located in southwest Virginia. Carilion Clinic Psychiatric facilities include 61 adult beds (across two facilities) and 16 adolescent beds and multiple ambulatory sites.
Our department has implemented state-of-the-art treatment for opioid use disorder including our ED Bridge program and our inpatient Pathways program for patients with substance use disorders and infectious complications such as endocarditis and sepsis. Our department continues to evolve evidence-based treatment for multiple substance use disorders. We incorporate peer recovery specialists and a range of technology and innovative techniques in collaboration with addiction researchers at Virginia Tech and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. Our faculty includes psychiatrists who are board-certified in both addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine certified physicians from across Carilion, including Emergency Medicine and Ob/Gyn. We have an established Fellowship in Addiction Medicine that is part of this organizational structure. We work closely with research collaborators at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in growing of many initiatives. We are also partnered with the Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and many community agencies to expand and evaluate care delivery models.
About Carilion
At Carilion, our employees know they can depend on each other to give their all every day, working together to do the job right. Our sense of family is what makes us a strong, growing organization. If you're looking for a place where talents are embraced, discoveries are made and care makes a real difference, this is where it all happens.
Together we have been recognized with designations, awards, and honors, accreditation by The Joint Commission, magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons, and five-star Excellence in Healthcare Awards for patient experience by Professional Research Consultants just to name a few.
Please contact Rob Way, 54 ,
The Numbers That Make Our System Integrated.
7 Hospitals – 81 Specialties – 800+ Physicians – 240+ Practices -- 280+ Resident/Fellows – 31 GME Programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
Responsibilities include:
Providing daily supervision and mentorship
Managing household routines and student schedules
Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
Overseeing budgeting and household reporting
Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off.
On weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home. Benefits include:
Salary: $44,768.00 per person (approximately $168,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
Relocation assistance and paid training provided
Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year
Qualifications: Qualifications include:
Experience working or volunteering with youth
This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years
Both spouses must be age 27 or older
No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty
Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students
This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visit
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Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico and Canada, Journeys offers the most popular brands that cater to the teen lifestyle such as Converse, Vans, Dr Martens, UGG, Adidas, Timberland, Birkenstock, Crocs and Hey Dude. Through strategic artistic partnerships, event sponsorships, exclusive content, creative collaborations with musicians, and a focus on giving back to the community through charitable events and volunteer programs Journeys has become more than just a retailer, but a universal part of teen and youth culture. The in-store Journeys experience features an energetic environment, friendly, passionate staff, and an inclusive atmosphere where self-expression is not just accepted but encouraged and embraced. Journeys is an attitude you can wear.
Journeys is always looking for great people to join our team!
Why Work For Journeys?
- We celebrate and reward success!
- Rapid promotion opportunities for top performers - we promote from within
- We are a family with an Attitude That Cares
- We encourage you to embrace your individuality
- You get to work in a fun environment with the coolest people around
- We conduct business with integrity and passion
- Excellent benefits and employee discount
- Compensation includes base pay, sales commission, and bonus potential*
Job Summary
To provide a fun and memorable shopping experience at Journeys while assisting with basic store operations and achieving store and personal sales goals and standards of performance.
Essential Job Functions
- Meet and exceed store and personal sales goals and standards of performance
- Perform all Operation/Loss Prevention procedures accurately according to policies
- Maintain store appearance and stockroom organization
- Effectively communicate all store needs to store management
- Stay informed of current fashion trends
- Complete all point of sale functions as required
- Complete all assigned tasks and responsibilities promptly
- Provide a fun, full service experience to all customers
- Complete all required training
- Understand the Journeys culture and demonstrate it to the team
Requirements
- Prior retail sales experience preferred
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Desire to succeed in fast-paced retail environment
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to work night and weekend shifts
- Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Stand for long periods of time
- Must be at least 16 years of age*
*Age requirements for part-time employment may vary based on state
Pay And Benefits
Check out the following website for more information on all our awesome benefits: pay rate, commission, and bonus structure varies per job title, county, city, state or province. Benefits offered may include medical, vision, and dental insurance, a vacation package, and community service hours but may also vary by state, province, or territory. For clarification, refer to
Pre-application Disclosures
Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, physical or mental disability of otherwise qualified individuals, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or registered domestic/civil union partner status, gender identity and/or expression, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, placement, promotion, termination, reductions in force, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Any applicant or employee who needs a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment or to perform the essential functions of his or her job should email or call (615) 367-7467. Genesco's employment practices will continue to be directed toward full utilization of all available human resources. We believe that this approach to our human resources is not only legally and morally proper, but also is an intelligent and economic business practice.
On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!
We're strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We're highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn't for everyone.
If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company's growth — we'd love to talk.
Apply below and let's start the conversation.
Who We Are
Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we've been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We're more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.
As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.
Join Our Team
If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.
We're looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.
Job Title: Director of Mechanical Engineering
Location: Roanoke, VA (On-site, with regular travel to multiple U.S. plants)
About the Role
Virginia Transformer Corporation is seeking a hands-on Director of Mechanical Engineering to lead the mechanical design and development function across six manufacturing plants. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in mechanical systems, metallurgy, and polymers, along with strong leadership experience in custom electromechanical equipment design.
This role will be responsible for standardizing design practices, improving manufacturability, and ensuring all mechanical designs meet rigorous standards of quality, performance, and safety. You will collaborate closely with plant-level engineering teams, corporate R&D, sourcing, and vendor quality to drive innovation, consistency, and cost optimization across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical design engineers across multiple sites, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure consistent application of the mechanical design manual and design standards across all six plants.
- Partner with corporate R&D to advance new mechanical design initiatives and introduce innovative materials, features, and product enhancements.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the design teams, driving measurable improvement in design quality, efficiency, and throughput.
Design & Engineering Execution
- Oversee the design and development of mechanical assemblies, ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Provide direct, hands-on technical support when needed — including concept development, modeling, and problem-solving for complex design challenges.
- Apply deep understanding of metallurgy, polymers, and material properties to improve product performance, longevity, and thermal characteristics.
- Establish, update, and enforce design automation and process assurance systems to maintain consistency and reduce variability in mechanical design outputs.
- Review and approve detailed mechanical drawings, design calculations, and documentation for accuracy and compliance with internal and industry standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Sourcing and Vendor Quality Assurance to qualify suppliers and evaluate materials or components for new or alternative sourcing.
- Participate in design reviews, non-conformance investigations (NCRs), and root cause/corrective action efforts to resolve mechanical and manufacturing issues.
- Work closely with plant management and production teams to ensure mechanical designs support operational goals and manufacturability.
- Collaborate with Safety and Compliance functions to ensure adherence to industry, regulatory, and environmental standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Master's degree in mechanical engineering preferred. PE is a plus.
- Minimum 15-20 years of experience in thermo-mechanical design of custom electromechanical equipment, with at least 5 years in a senior management or multi-site leadership role.
- Proven background in metallurgy, polymers, material science, or industrial product design from manufacturing, energy, aerospace, rail, or related industries.
- Strong knowledge of FEA/FEM analytical tools, CAD systems, and 3D design platforms (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated success leading engineering teams in a plant, multi plant or global manufacturing environment.
Skills & Attributes
- Expert-level proficiency in CAD design practices, finite element modeling, and mechanical systems analysis.
- Deep technical understanding of materials, thermal performance, stress analysis, and mechanical reliability.
- Hands-on problem solver with a proactive, floor-level approach to engineering challenges.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, able to influence across engineering, operations, and executive leadership.
- Strong organizational ability to lead large engineering teams (100+ engineers) across multiple sites.
- Strategic mindset with operational discipline — balancing innovation with manufacturability and cost control.
Why Join Us
At Virginia Transformer, you'll have the opportunity to shape the mechanical engineering vision for North America's leading manufacturer of custom power transformers. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic influence, ensuring that innovation, reliability, and precision remain at the heart of every product we build.
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.
