U-Metal Engineer 1 -- Fuel Process Engineering (52333)

Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leading supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government; provides technical, management and site services to support governments in the operation of complex facilities and environmental remediation activities; and supplies precision manufactured components and services for the commercial nuclear power industry. BWXT has more than 6,100 employees and significant operations in Lynchburg, Va.; Erwin, Tenn.; Mount Vernon, Ind.; Euclid, Ohio; Barberton, Ohio; and Cambridge, Ontario, as well as more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy sites around the country. Follow us on Twitter @BWXTech and learn more

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Engineer 1 -  (U-Metal) Nuclear Fuel Services (BWXT) -  Erwin, TN

Major Responsibilities:

Responsible for routine engineering assignments applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria under guidance of a manager or experienced engineer.  Assignments are designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities.  Works under close supervision.  Manager screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied on non-routine work.

 Position Responsibilities:

• Evaluates situations, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgment in making minor modifications. 
• Assignments have a clear objective and require planning and investigation of limited number of possibilities. 
• Work is reviewed for application of sound judgment and compliance with contract technical requirements and meeting of Division policies and procedures. 
• Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions. 
• Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
• Performs work which involves conventional types of plans investigations, structures or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents.
• Prepare written reports, drawings/sketches, technical documents (Technical Basis, Change Requests, Equivalencies, Set Points, etc.).
• Designs and conducts tests or experiments, evaluate and correlate data, organize and plan work.
• Applies understanding of manufacturing technology, technical process specifications, Engineering policies and procedures, QC procedures, department goals, customer needs and contract requirements.
• Develops ability to interpret technical specifications, conduct meetings, deal with customer, vendor, and other department representatives, prepare time and cost estimates.

Position Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. No experience required.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.

The base salary range for this position in  TN at the start of employment is expected to be between $63,000 and  $99,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. Citizenship (with no dual citizenship) and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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