Location: Schenectady, New York

Job Title: Experienced Mechanical Engineer

Status: Full-time Professional

Annual Salary Range: $84,636 - $152,566

*Salary and grade commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary

As a Mechanical Engineer at BPMI, you will be responsible for project engineering duties requiring technical cognizance of nuclear plant components and related servicing equipment as well as simulation-based Navy training equipment.

Essential Duties:

• Project engineering responsibilities requiring technical cognizance of nuclear plant components and related servicing equipment (e.g., pressure vessels, valves, pumps, heat exchangers, detectors, breakers, refueling equipment) as well as simulation-based Navy training equipment (propulsion plant and engine room team trainers).
• Functions encompass the following:
  • Review and approve supplier and BPMI/Naval Nuclear Laboratory designs.
  • Prepare budgets and cost estimates for current and future work.
  • Develop and provide detailed technical and funding recommendations to the Navy.
  • Prepare technical specifications covering equipment design, manufacturing and/or testing requirements
  • Conduct technical negotiations through purchase order placement.
  • Conduct production reviews and quality surveillance and develop and implement methods to improve supplier performance.
  • Evaluate fleet data and resolution of operational equipment field issues, including technical manual development with customer, supplier, and shipyard personnel.
• The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.

What You Can Expect:

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience. An advanced degree may be considered in lieu of some year(s) of experience.
• Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience in project engineering or design engineering with some experience or familiarity in one or more of the following areas: manufacturing, welding, specification preparation, structural analysis, fluid flow, mechanical design, vibration analysis, or field support.
• Effective technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills, creative and innovative, challenges the status quo, willing to push the envelope and think outside the box.
• Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders to drive execution of work on-time and on-budget.

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a project engineering organization supporting the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. BPMI provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain management of the fabrication, testing, delivery, installation, and field support of nuclear power plant components installed in submarines and aircraft carriers. In addition, BPMI provides upgraded replacement components in support of refueling and overhaul activities, and aids in the ultimate storage and disposition of spent naval fuel. BPMI also delivers information technology and operational solutions to the Nuclear Navy, enabling them to fulfill their critical mission.

BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

BPMI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Minimum Salary: 84636.00 Maximum Salary: 152566.00 Salary Unit: Yearly