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Intermediate Project Engineer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania Engineering Posted Aug 25, 2026
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Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today! Job Description Are you looking for a rewarding career supporting the US Navy? The Carrier and Fleet Programs Unit is looking for a project engineer who ensures the needs of major Fleet Power Plant programs are planned, budgeted, and executed effectively. The successful candidate will coordinate and support in satisfying these needs by working with multiple stakeholders including the power plant technical community, Financial Services, NNL Procurement Department, Naval Reactors, and shipyards. The ability to understand Fleet Power Plant engineering work and integrate with program/project funding needs is important. Knowledge of Government contracting, funding guidelines, and cost estimating, and how they affect key power plant platforms is a frequent part of the job. Specific Duties Include: Support cost estimate and special schedule development for major Naval projects Provide programmatic oversight of work performed at the shipyard Manage budget and portfolio databases of shipyard work Support multi-organizational assessments of major project work. Naval Nuclear Lab offers competitive benefits, flexible work schedules and work life balance. Come join the team! Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science or construction field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science or construction field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or Currently an Intermediate Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company. Preferred Skills Experience analyzing large datasets in Excel Experience with oversight of shipyard work Experience with power plant engineering work Experience with project management of moderately sized engineering efforts Experience with planning estimates and NNL financial processes Compensation and Benefits Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits Disability, Life & Accident Insurance 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan Personal & Medical Time Off Paid Parental Leave Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program Visit us online to view all NNL benefits! Pay Range $70,900.00 - $108,500.00 annually Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.