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Posted: April 14, 2026 (46 days ago)

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SUPERVISORY NUCLEAR ENGINEER

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Department of the Navy

Stale

Location

Salary

$111,119 - $144,457

per year

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April 22, 2026More Navy jobs →

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of engineers and technicians to maintain and repair nuclear reactor systems on Navy ships at a shipyard in Hawaii, ensuring everything runs safely and meets national security needs.

You'll analyze structures, develop inspection plans, train staff, and act as an expert on fluid systems in nuclear plants.

It's a great fit for experienced nuclear engineers who enjoy supervising teams and working in a high-stakes naval environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in nuclear engineering, focusing on radiological controls for reactor plant systems
  • Professional engineering background in nuclear propulsion or related fields
  • Skills in structural analysis and calculations for nuclear components
  • Experience developing inspection requirements, process specifications, and working conditions for nuclear repairs
  • Ability to provide technical supervision to engineers and technicians
  • Proficiency in training programs and delivering lectures on nuclear engineering topics
  • Knowledge of fluid systems and mechanical components in nuclear power plants

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY NUCLEAR ENGINEER in the Nuclear Facilities and Waste Management Division, Code 2380 of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF).

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional Nuclear Engineer applying radiological controls principles and requirements to repair, modify, test, maintain, and installation of fluid systems and mechanical components of nuclear reactor plants for the operational readiness of ships overhauled or repaired at NAVSEA, and to meet the global national security requirements.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will do structural analysis and calculations of structures and components.
  • You will act as primary consultant in repair and maintenance of components and systems within areas of responsibility.
  • You will develop broad inspection requirements, special process specifications, special tools and facilities, and prescribe working conditions for jobs within areas of responsibility.
  • You will perform liaison functions within and outside the Shipyard.
  • You will participate with the Division Head in developing training programs for Shipyard personnel and for Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department staff. Conducts classes and presents lectures on subjects within specialty.
  • You will conduct classes and presents lectures on subjects within specialty.
  • You will serve as the Shipyard specialist in nuclear engineering in the area of fluid systems and related components for nuclear power plants.
  • You will provide administrative and technical supervision to an assigned subordinate group of engineers and nuclear engineering technicians.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12937038-26-PB