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BWXT is currently seeking a System Design Engineering Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA!
BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT's innovation hub. BWXT's Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.
The System Design Engineering Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead will be responsible for leading the development of project schedules and budgets for System Design work scope. This role will coordinate System Design activities with the rest of the project team and facilitate identification and resolution of technical challenges. The Systems Design team's scope of work includes electrical, instrumentation and controls, and mechanical systems.
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 located in the Lynchburg, VA, Advanced Technologies office.
Job Description / Duties:

• Serve as technical project manager leading the cross functional system design team for project PELE.
• Lead periodic cross-functional team meetings, focusing on task tracking, issue identification, and 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 change/risk release process.
• Review Design Change Requests (DCR) for impacts to systems under the purview of System Design Engineering and coordinate the implementation of the changes upon approval.
• Ensure changes to scope, delivery, and resources are maintained in the project schedule.
• Collaborate Procurement Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure purchased components meet technical, cost, delivery, and quality requirements.
• Drive for task completion, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Report weekly team progress reporting via 'Quad Chart.'
• Support other IPTs through meeting attendance and coordination.
• Coordinate with resource manager and supervisors to ensure adequate staffing and resource distribution.
• Provide regular reporting and briefings to project team, including critical issues, risks, and schedule performance.
• Support team load board efforts, as required.
• Offer technical guidance and oversight for project tasks and deliverables, including conducting thorough technical reviews of documentation.
• Communicate with internal and external customers/stakeholders on technical and programmatic issues.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear or similar discipline) is required.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of related work experience is required.
• Must have a technical background in system design.
• Must be proficient standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have 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.
• 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 licensure is preferred.
• Experience in the nuclear industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with NRC and/or DOE requirements is preferred.
• Familiarity with ASME BPVC is preferred.
• Active DOD or DOE security clearance is preferred.

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 Mt. Athos gym 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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Pay: $102,000.00 - $154,000.00
The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $102,000.00 and $154,000.00 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.
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All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.
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