RADCON Engineer (Engineer Nuclear 3) - 18770

Requisition Number: 18770 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain 

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Nuclear & Environmental Services, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Nuclear & Environmental Services supports the national security mission of the Department of Energy (DOE) through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. We meet our clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges, and are postured to serve the growing commercial nuclear power plant decommissioning market.

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

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Description

Maritime Operations within Mission Technologies - Nuclear & Environmental Services, is looking for a Nuclear Engineer 3 to join the team in Newport News, VA.  

Nuclear Engineers are responsible for engineering and technical support for the construction, overhaul, testing and operations of propulsion and reactor plant components.

What You Will Do

This position will be embedded into a direct support role in the Newport News Shipbuilding Radiological Controls Engineering group. This group is responsible for providing engineering, monitoring, training, radiation health and technical services, and emergency planning support to the lead Newport News Shipbuilding Radiological Control Program to service Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. Radiological Controls Engineering offers a challenging, high paced, team environment with opportunity to excel and endless possibilities for professional growth. 

Radiological Controls Engineering consists of three main group: Reactor Servicing; Overhaul Maintenance for Aircraft Carriers; and Fleet Support, Facilities, & Special Emphasis Projects.  Come join our group of diverse and talented experts!

What You Must Have

 

• Candidate is required to have either:
  • Five (5) years relevant experience with a Bachelors in Nuclear Engineering; 
  • Or three (3) years relevant experience with Masters in Nuclear Engineering; 
  • Or zero (0) years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in Nuclear Engineering.
• Candidate must have successfully completed an undergraduate Nuclear Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Candidate must have knowledge of nuclear and radiation safety principles.
• Candidate must be proficient in the use of desktop or personal computers with associated software (i.e., word processing, graphics, database, spreadsheets, etc.) or other computer products as required by the applicable discipline.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

Bonus Points For ...

 

• US Navy or commercial nuclear reactor and/or steam plant operations experience.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

 

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; sci