Project Support Engineer/Technologist

Project Support Engineer/Technologist

 

The Bettis Laboratory has developed advanced Naval nuclear propulsion technology and provided technical support during the construction, operation, and maintenance of Naval nuclear propulsion plants for more than 50 years.  Bettis designed reactor plants for the first nuclear-powered submarines (USS NAUTILUS) and aircraft carrier (USS ENTERPRISE), all of the Nimitz class aircraft carriers, and the USS SEAWOLF.  A major initiative for the Laboratory is the design of nuclear-powered propulsion plants and electrical power systems for the next class of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers.  The Laboratory’s main sites are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Idaho Falls, Idaho.  Other locations where Bettis provides support include Charleston, South Carolina, and shipyards located in Groton, Connecticut and Newport News, Virginia.  The Bettis Laboratory is operated for the Department of Energy by Bechtel Bettis, Inc.

 

Bettis’ responsibilities for nuclear propulsion include research and development, design, testing, training, new construction and operational support, and the examination and disposal of expended reactors.  This “cradle-to-grave” responsibility provides the opportunity for diverse and challenging work assignments.

 

Location:  This position will be at the main site, located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Responsibilities:

Successfully complete the necessary work site qualifications, upon assignment, to effectively perform the following duties:  Coordinate work activities and various engineering groups on site, and oversee the completion of the task(s).  Investigate, review, document, and help drive potential process improvements and other initiatives supporting the preparation and initiation of remediation efforts within the facility.  This position will require interfacing with the project team and various work groups within the Laboratory.

 

Educational Requirements:

BS degree in engineering or related technical field. 

 

Experience Requirements:

Experience in environmental remediation and a thorough understanding of and ability to use Microsoft Office programs, or similar, is strongly desired but not required.  Candidate should have a strong desire to challenge current work processes across multiple disciplines and the ability to help drive the completion or implementation of potential process improvements. 

 

U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified material.

 

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