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BWX Technologies, Inc. System Design Engineer - Control System Team Lead in Lynchburg, Virginia
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwx-technologies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true) , X (https://twitter.com/BWXT) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BWXTech) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bwxtechnologies/) .
BWXT is currently seeking a System Design Engineer - Control System Team Lead for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA!
The System Design Engineering – Control System Team Lead will be responsible for supporting the development of project schedules and budgets for BANR primary systems in conjunction with Primary IPT leader and individual system design leads. Candidate will coordinate System Design activities with the rest of the project team and facilitate identification and resolution of technical challenges.
If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be in the Lynchburg, VA, Advanced Technologies office and is eligible for relocation benefits.
Job Description / Duties:
Serve as the technical team leader for a cross functional system design team focused on plant instrumentation and control (I&C).
Lead periodic cross functional team meetings, focusing on task tracking, issue identification & action tracking.
Identify issues, monitor risks, and develop mitigation plans, including schedule and budget estimates.
Lead efforts to identify and document needed project changes via decision brief process.
Ensure scope changes are modeled in the project schedule.
Drive for task completion and schedule adherence.
Weekly team progress reporting.
Coordinate with resource manager to ensure adequate staffing.
Provide regular reporting and briefings to project team, including critical issues, risks, and schedule performance.
Support team loadboard effort, as required.
Job Qualifications / Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Nuclear, or similar discipline) is required.
Must possess at least fifteen (15) years of related work experience.
Must possess a technical background in system design.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills is required.
Must possess the ability to self-direct with minimal day-to-day supervision.
Must be a strong team player with the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.
Additional Desired Skillsets:
Registered Professional Engineer.
Experience in the nuclear industry.
Experience in Agile project management.
Familiarity with NRC and/or DOE requirements.
Active DOD or DOE security clearance.
Benefits:
12 paid holidays which include a winter holiday shutdown.
Tuition Assistance.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule.
Free access to our 24/7 gym onsite in Lynchburg, Virginia.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you, your spouse, parents, and parents-in-law, even if they are not covered under your BWXT plan.
BWXT employees have access to exclusive perks and discounts on everything from cars and electronics to banking services and a host of popular brands / products through Perks@Work.
Medical, dental, vision, short term disability, service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match and more!
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The base salary range for this position in [[stateProvince]] at the start of employment is expected to be between $[[custsalaryMin]] and $[[custsalaryMax]] 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 health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety 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) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test 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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