Component Chemistry Engineer
Bechtel Bettis, Inc. (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

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Component Chemistry Engineer

The Bettis Laboratory has developed advanced Naval nuclear propulsion technology and provided technical support during the construction, operation, and maintenance of Naval nuclear propulsion plants for more than 50 years. Bettis designed reactor plants for the first nuclear-powered submarines (USS NAUTILUS) and aircraft carrier (USS ENTERPRISE), all of the Nimitz class aircraft carriers, and the USS SEAWOLF. A major initiative for the Laboratory is the design of nuclear-powered propulsion plants and electrical power systems for the next class of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. The Laboratory’s main sites are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Idaho Falls, Idaho. Other locations where Bettis provides support include Charleston, South Carolina, and shipyards located in Groton, Connecticut and Newport News, Virginia. The Bettis Laboratory is operated for the Department of Energy by Bechtel Bettis, Inc.

Bettis’ responsibilities for nuclear propulsion include research and development, design, testing, training, new construction and operational support, and the examination and disposal of expended reactors. This “cradle-to-grave” responsibility provides the opportunity for diverse and challenging work assignments.

Location: This position will be at the main site, located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Responsibilities:

The position involves support for chemistry requirements to maintain long term component integrity. Primary responsibilities will be optimization of issues related to secondary chemistry requirements and component operation and maintenance requirements. In addition, responsibilities may include support of chemistry related training material. Secondary responsibilities may include performance of testing on new chemistry equipment and systems and support of the burgeoning application of automated chemistry equipment and software. This work involves direct interface with chemists, materials and corrosion scientists, and plant design engineers, as well as with Shipyards and other program personnel. Some travel may be required. The applicant should possess excellent communication and organizational and planning skills.

Educational Requirements:

BS degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.

Experience Requirements:

Experience with power plant secondary systems and/or chemistry control strategies is beneficial.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified material.

BECHTEL BETTIS, INC. – AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER