Project Engineer (3415)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Project Engineer in Las Vegas, NV.

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 on the Nevada National Security Site.  Navarro is the Environmental Program Support contractor to the Department of Energy.  Our scope includes D&D of facilities on the NNSS.

The D&D Project Engineer supports the project to successfully conduct D&D activities. Responsibilities include conducting facility walkdowns, planning and estimating D&D, cross functional team coordination, supporting subcontractor procurement, and conducting technical oversight of field activities. 

This position will be a direct report to the D&D Planning and TO Manager. A self-motivated and industry-experienced candidate is sought to fulfill this critical role.

• 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 other functional managers (safety, radiological services, waste management, etc.) and procurement to ensure timely engagement of support resources.
• Support the technical oversight of procurements and including such things as: developing technical procurement specifications and statements of work (SOW); evaluation of supplier proposal(s); and oversight of selected supplier engineering execution, invoice review, etc.
• 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.

• BS Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university and 5 years of related experience.
• D&D experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on a federal contract, with DOE experience preferred
• Experience in D&D of radiological facilities
• Has specific experience in the design and implementation of D&D projects with a working knowledge of DOE Orders and Standards, as well as industrial design standards.
• Experience performing take-off calculations to support estimating and procurement of vendors and subcontractors to support project needs
• 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.).

Working Conditions:

• When working at the DOE Facility, Molasky Building the work is primarily office and office support.
• The ability to lift approximately 25lb. boxes is required for the position.
• Some lifting, bending, stooping may be required.
• Overtime may be required to complete assigned tasks.

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

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability