Job Description

Job Description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,400 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental remediation and nuclear operations management at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at .

BWXT is currently seeking an Electrical Controls Systems Engineer 3 for its Lynchburg, VA location!

Job Description/Duties:

Development of PLC Programs for complex control systems Familiarity with Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc. is preferred. This may include but not limited to the following duties.

• Develop and review design and functional specifications
• Develop test plans
• Commission complex motion-based controls systems
• Performing and documenting control systems testing
• Troubleshooting software and hardware issues and implement solutions
• Analyze plant processes for improvement and optimization
• Develop, maintain and peer review design schematics for new and existing equipment.
• Specify and procure instrumentation and controls for new and existing equipment
• Ensure compliance with applicable internal processes and regulations.
• Apply electrical theory and related knowledge to design and perform new installations and modifications to the facility power/controls distribution systems as required to support machinery and production at the NOG-L manufacturing facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology and (7) years of experience is required. However, other undergraduate degrees may be considered if technical/engineering content is merited.
• Moderate knowledge of PLC. HMI and Controls Programming (Rockwell/Allen Bradley. Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.)
• Motion Based Programming (Rockwell/Allen Bradley).
• Must have 4 year's experience (minimum).
• Working knowledge of National Electric Codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes 70E and 79 and 29 CFR 1910 OSHA Standards.
• Must be able to demonstrate superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills in order to motivate others to succeed.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is required.
• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) "L" clearance.
• Works independently and with minimal guidance in most situations, interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices or solutions.

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Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
Job Segment: Nuclear Engineering, Testing, Facilities, Electrical Engineering, Security Clearance, Engineering, Technology, Operations, Government

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