Project Leader/Manager (2938)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Project Leader/Manager in Amarillo, TX.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client's success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

This position will be full time. As a project engineer, the candidate will be responsible for managing complex, multi-discipline engineering services (both internal and subcontracted) and component or bulk material procurements in support of projects. May be assigned to support a specific plant organization for all of its engineering needs, including projects and minor non-project modifications and studies, and/or matrixed to a single or multiple project manager(s) for the engineering effort associated with capital or expense-funded activities. Ensures the Engineering organization's performance of the established scope of work and directs development, maintenance, and execution of a project/task technical work scope within budget and schedule. Approves all design deliverables and ensures that all technical input requirements are considered and incorporated and that reviews for constructability, acceptability, operability, maintainability, safety, etc., are performed. Requires:

* Extensive technical expertise and full knowledge of related engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering and construction methods and materials, and engineering application of computers.

* Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to various engineering disciplines.

* Ability to apply technical skills of engineering to the design of facilities and/or appurtenances to facilities.

* Ability to coordinate engineering teams and collaborate with stakeholders to outline project requirements and develop scopes of work, project schedules, and budgets.

* Ability to prepare, read, and/or interpret complex engineering drawings.

* Ability to conduct formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties.

* Ability to review projects for technical accuracy.

* Ability to present information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word.

* Proficient use of computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, SharePoint, Skype; Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, etc.)

**Position requires essential physical and cognative capabilities (e.g. ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods and distances; ability to climb ladders; ability to stoop, kneel, squat; ability to perform elevated work; ability to work in temperature extremes; high attention to detail and ability to gather, sort, and record accurate information; proficient in problem solving, comprehension, communication, prioritization, teamwork, and negotiation, etc.)

***HRP is preferred

Q Clearance Required

Bachelor of Science in [Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical] Engineering from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET.

A Professional Engineering License (PE) is preferred but not required.

Typical experience could range from five to twenty plus years.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; vacation/sick/holiday pay*.

*Based on eligibility rules