Job Details

Sr. Advisory Engineer

Location: Erwin, TN, US

Company: BWXT

Summary Description of Job: Responsible for working in selected aspects of an engineering or scientific discipline related to the overall objectives of a project, assignment or area of expertise. Functions as an expert for assignments involving new technology that may feature nonstandard materials and processes.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides expert guidance and direction to engineering and scientific personnel in developing and researching new products, processes, materials, and analyses.
• Develops solutions to problems requiring knowledge of engineering and/or other scientific/technical disciplines. Develops an understanding of such problems, which can be communicated to other technical persons less familiar with specific field of specialization.
• Continuously evaluates the impact of new scientific, engineering, and technological knowledge on the division's project and future opportunities.
• May function as a technical consultant to other sections involved in the development or manufacture of very complex components.
• Reviews technical proposals generated by the section for technical accuracy, conceptual appropriateness and manufacturing capability.
• Maintains Liaison with individuals and units within and outside the organization with responsibility for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to areas of expertise and responsibility.

Educational Requirements of Job: B. S. -- Engineering

Experience Requirements of Job (Beyond educational or equivalent requirements): Sixteen years' engineering experience since B. S. degree (fifteen years with M.S. degree).

Additional Position Requirements:

• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
• Write and execute test plans for process development and improvement projects to be performed at bench scale and in production equipment.
• Write technical reports for projects and investigations.
• Write proposals that contain a technical justification and business case for future process development projects.
• Communicate with customers on project schedule and technical issues.
• Plan and lead engineering effort for projects of major significance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.

Pay: $132,000 - $203,000