WELDING INSPECTION & ENGINEERING

Job Title: Welding Engineer
Status: Full-time Professional
Salary commensurate with education and experience.

As a Welding Engineer at BPMI, you will work under significant oversight and performs routine technical functions to execute the BPMI mission in areas including but not limited to welding engineering evaluations and analyses, engineering decisions for all aspects of assigned tasks which may include a combination of several functions including the design, fabrication, installation, and refurbishment of equipment. Work may include independent assessments or participating on multi-disciplinary teams, research and development, and on-site supplier assessments.

This position requires knowledge and application of welding engineering techniques, principles, and practices employed in the area of assignment. Individual is responsible to maintain the technical excellence of the Company within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
Understand project requirements, track progress against schedule and performance goals, and provide regular status updates to management and the design team.
Assist with the preparation of welding and process instructions, standards, manuals, and specifications. Provide input to the preparation, follow, and reporting of material development programs.
Assist with welding engineer oversight of supplier processing and fabrication procedures.
Perform failure analysis on metal components to identify root causes, suggest improvements and develop solutions to prevent future issues.
Prepare revisions to technical manuals, reports, or procedures in accordance with NR Program quality standards.
Conduct production reviews and quality surveillance; review and approve supplier designs and supporting technical reports on assigned components and equipment; develop and implement methods to improve supplier performance.
Assist with in-service inspections and evaluations to ensure high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective equipment.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Stay current with advancements in the field of welding techniques and technologies. Develop an understanding of component and system interrelationships and expand understanding of pertinent welding processes.
Domestic travel (20-25%) to key Program and supplier sites including shipyard collaboration partners. Infrequent international travel may be required in support of trilateral partnerships.
A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Requires a security clearance; The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 for newer college graduates.
Experience in the application of welding in the design and fabrication of equipment.
Ability to prepare and interpret welding specifications and standards and the metallurgy of materials to fabricate plant equipment or pressure vessels is desirable.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and other commonly used business applications.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including effective technical writing skills.
Committed to maintaining high standards of quality.
Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements while maintaining compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Creative and innovative problem-solving capabilities.
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.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. S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.