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 7,000 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, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Location:

On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia

Your Day to Day as a Facilities Management & Infrastructure Planning Project Engineer:

• Perform project management duties with a thorough technical understanding of the engineering requirements for highly complex projects.

• Utilize engineering background to accurately measure design and installation progress.
• Define and analyze technical criteria for project deliverables.
• Lead overall effort and review technical test plans for the acceptance of process equipment.
• Review and write technical specifications for facility equipment and buildings.
• Work alongside other facility engineers, contractors, and maintenance groups.
• Ensure compliance with applicable internal processes and regulations.
• Apply engineering theory and related knowledge to design and perform new installations and modifications to the facility utility and process systems as required to support machinery and production at the NOG-L manufacturing facility.
• Ensures that all I.E. adopted Project Management methods are performed in accordance with the PMI 's Guide to the PMBOK.
• Duties rely heavily on advanced accounting skills, advanced word processing, and advanced spreadsheet development.
• Develops Project Charters.
• Develops Risk Registers.
• Performs Top-Down and Bottom-Up Estimates on a regular basis.
• Leads each project team with developing WBS structure for projects.
• Leads project team with developing project schedules (Using expertise to help plan optimal project workflow, and in turn identifying predecessor/successor relationship between tasks, etc.)
• Leads each project team with estimating each task in the WBS (Negotiated estimating process).
• Establishes schedule and cost baselines for each project.
• Assists with task planning, communicating closely with the trade supervision and foremen for each trade to develop the most efficient approach for the overall project.
• Communicates with in-plant personnel to schedule project work.
• Ensures that project milestones and expectations are communicated to the entire project team, including field resources.
• Ensures tasks are being worked in the field align with weekly work plan.
• Provides regular schedules and cost updates to the entire project team and stakeholders.
• Evaluates and analyzes earned value management metrics and reports findings to the project team.
• Communicates and submits change requests to in-plant customers.
• Produces issue logs for each project.
• Works closely with the IE project Master Planner & Scheduler on a regular basis to accurately update the percent complete status and actual costs for all WBS tasks within each project.
• Reviews and generates changes and SERs as part of work packages.
• Communicates with high-level stakeholders, management, and the customer.
• Completes reports, briefings, project updates/schedules, and presentations as requested by management and/customers.
• Must be able to work with outside contractors and vendors.
• Work during the annual facility Shutdown in July and intervals between Christmas and New Years.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess at least 15 years of related experience.
• 4-yr. Bachelor's degree in engineering field.
• Must demonstrate excellent experience interpreting project schedules/Gantt charts.
• Must be willing to pursue Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Proficient in the use of MicroStation and MS Suite.
• Must be able to demonstrate superior written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
  
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

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Pay: $$112,090 - $$177,000

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $$112,090 and $$177,000 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 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.