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Project Engineer
  • Job Number: 25807
  • Functional Area: Research - Engineering
  • Department: Nuclear Reactor Laboratory
  • School Area: VP Research
  • Pay Range Minimum: $73,000
  • Pay Range Maximum: $111,000
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: No Grade


Posting Description

PROJECT ENGINEER, The Nuclear Reactor Laboratory, will be responsible for a wide range of experimental design, operation, and data-taking activities supporting the primary research mission of the Nuclear Reactor Laboratory. Position includes both independent and team activities and coordination of multiple research-related projects; creating and maintaining CAD models to support NRL research and experiment design, irradiation facility upgrades, publications, and laboratory facilities planning; performing work utilizing safe practices in designated lab areas including industrial hazards, radiation areas, radioactive contamination areas, and utilizing a nuclear reactor; working in coordination with other NRL staff and students on experiments and associated research facilities’ construction, operations, and disposal; conducting post-irradiation handling and examination of samples, including hot cells and glove boxes; assessing equipment needs and schedules maintenance and repairs of equipment and stocking of supplies; and performing basic analysis of experiment data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality assurance protocols.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences or related technical field; a minimum of two years of related experience in a research environment; excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills; and be able and willing to work appropriately without supervision in regulated laboratory radiation and contamination environments. PREFERRED: Experience drafting and producing fabrication drawings; Master’s degree.

6/18/2026