Project Engineer (3137)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Project Engineer in Richland, WA.

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.

This position will support Navarro-ATL. Navarro-ATL is located in Richland, WA, and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The Navarro-ATL members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

The Facility Improvements Project Engineer supports a cross-functional group to successfully execute a variety of facility improvement projects at the Hanford 222-S Laboratory Complex. The 222-S Laboratory building is a DOE Hazard Category 3 Nuclear Facility. Projects, of which there are many, range in value from $1M to $10M and are to be accomplished over a 3 to 5-year period. Projects may be either self-performed by Navarro-ATL staff or subcontracted as determined by Davis-Bacon reviews. Projects must be coordinated with ongoing laboratory engineering, analytical, and maintenance operations so as not to disrupt operations.

This position will be a direct report to the Life Cycle Design Manager. A self-motivated and industry-experienced candidate is sought to fulfill this critical role.

Responsibilities:

• General responsibility to assist in coordination of multi-discipline teams in support of delivery of a modest size and/or complex project or a number of small projects.
• Establish engineering project delivery strategies including engagement of the supply chain.
• Support the development and maintain control of the engineering elements of the project execution baseline including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Proactively liaise with engineering manager and procurement to ensure timely engagement of support resources.
• Lead the technical oversight of engineered equipment procurement and engineering services, including such things as: technical procurement specifications and statements of work (SOW); evaluation of supplier proposal(s); and oversight of selected supplier engineering execution.
• Ensure proper identification and implementation of engineering processes, procedures, standards, and codes to be used for the delivery of the project.
• Ensure required and relevant project technical information is archived and the ownership transferred to operations and maintenance engineering entities at project turnover.
• Has responsibility to interface with technical and program management levels of the Department of Energy (DOE) to represent the company with regard to project activities and must possess excellent communication skills.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Grade 18:

• BS Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university and 7 years of related experience.

Grade 20:

• BS Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university and 10 years of related experience, with at least 3 of the years leading related projects.
• Hanford Project Engineer Qualification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Hanford site is desirable.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Has specific experience in the design and implementation of facility improvement projects in operational environments and Hazard Category 3 (or similar) Nuclear Facilities, with a working knowledge of DOE Orders and Standards, as well as industrial design standards.
• Specific experience working and interfacing with labor unions.
• Experience working with other site contractors, some of whom perform specific tasks that must be integrated into the project for successful completion.
• Position requires working knowledge of all aspects of project management tools and techniques relating to all project activities such as planning, budgeting, and performance measurement.
• “Hands-on” project management experience including procurement strategy and preparation of technical portions of procurement packages (SOW, etc.).

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Grade 18: $104,175 - $131,425

Grade 20: $126,025 - $158,875

The grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on business needs and the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience.

In accordance with the Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc (Navarro) salary determination process, Navarro takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; vacation/sick/holiday pay*.

*Based on eligibility rules