Senior Engineer B (3587)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Senior Engineer B in West Valley, NY.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE OF POSITION

Assume lead engineering responsibility for one or more related phases of work of an engineering discipline as directed by a manager.  The engineer will be required to perform and direct a wide variety of engineering and technical duties.  The work requires extensive knowledge and application of engineering techniques, principles, and practices employed in the discipline area of assignment

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

1.     Maintain a safe and healthful work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; investigating and reporting identified safety concerns or situations.

2.     Adhere to standards contained in the Company “Code of Conduct,” Company EEO practices, and DOE directives.

3.     Coordinate the preparing, reviewing and evaluation of engineering documents.

4.     Coordinate engineering products, systems and programs development.

5.     Perform the evaluation, peer review and/or confirmation of adequacy of engineering products, systems and programs.

6.     Ensure the quality of the product, system and/or program.

7.     Coordinate preparing and scheduling to perform and integrate work.

8.     Maintain and increase professional technical knowledge and proficiency.

9.     Regular attendance is required.

10.  Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

Bachelors of Science or Technology degree in applicable engineering discipline from an accredited program plus a minimum of six (6) years of professional engineering experience.  Graduate degree in engineering may be substituted for some experience

Other Requirements:

Must possess mastery knowledge of engineering theories, principles, techniques, policies, regulations, and legal requirements to apply theories and new technologies to successfully complete a wide variety of complex assignments.  Must be able to identify and resolve a wide variety of complex assignments.  Must possess highly developed organizational skills and be able to manage projects and special assignments to deliver results on time and within budget.

Must be able to work independently under consultative direction and to be technically competent to work on the most complex engineering activities and recommend changes in systems and procedures.   Must be able to act as lead person or technical expert to direct the work of others, develop and implement special projects and resources, write procedures and guidelines.

Must be able to use independent judgment to provide solutions to a wide range of complex problems. 

Must be able to coordinate activities and provide technical guidance for engineers concerned with the area of assignment.

Must have extensive knowledge of DOE conduct of engineering requirements and capable of following implementation guidelines.

Must be able to perform broad and intensive practices to establish concepts, theories, or programs, or to resolve complex problems.  Must possess mastery knowledge of industry specific software applications

Must justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues in accordance with engineering practices.

Must demonstrate research and creativity skills:

1.     To determine solutions.

2.     To receive assignments, gather information, and to present findings to manager or more senior engineers.

3.     With engineers, technicians, and crafts personnel to determine testing or operational requirements, give instructions in work procedures, and coordinate preparation of test results, work procedures, and other documentation required by the position.

4.     To acquire information from customers or vendors.

Must be able to interface with individuals or groups from inside and outside of the organization, senior management, as well as high-ranking officials from outside the organization.  May be required to make presentations to employees, managers, senior managers and/or others. 

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