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About Department 472 - Reactor Plant Planning Yard

The Reactor Plant Planning Yard (RPPY) provides Engineering, Design, and Logistics life cycle support to all fleet submarines, the Moored Training Ships, and the S8G Prototype. The organization maintains technical expertise for nuclear and non-nuclear propulsion plant systems and equipment.

Our mission is to provide the US Navy five-star support that increases submarine Operational Availability and Capability.

The Electric Boat D472 Project Office forms part of the Reactor Plant Planning Yard (RPPY), Moored Training Ship Support Yard (MTSSY), and S8G Prototype Design Agent. This organization provides engineering, design, and logistics support and maintains technical expertise for nuclear and non-nuclear propulsion plant systems and equipment. Engineers in this role interface directly with various internal and external organizations.

The D472 Project Office is the primary engineering activity responsible for projects such as:

• Overhauling and testing mechanical components used on multiple nuclear submarine training platforms through coordination with component vendors and the Electric Boat Shipyard
• Coordinating multi-discipline engineering projects
• Developing and implementing critical component and rotatable pool programs for Moored Training Ships (MTS) as well as the S8G Prototype
• Managing components stored at the Electric Boat Quonset Point facility by maintaining inventory and prioritizing refurbishments

Role Overview

Motivated engineers with strong technical and project management skills will support a variety of multi-discipline projects in the Electric Boat D472 Project Office. 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the overhaul of complex mechanical components
• Maintain associated budgets and schedules
• Respond to Liaison requests from Navy shipyards
• Work on various types of components used across all classes of nuclear submarines as well as nuclear training platforms
• Lead high visibility projects involving various departments throughout the company.
• Interface frequently with external organizations such as NAVSEA 08, Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), Navy Shipyards, and component vendors. 
• Collaborate with various Electric Boat departments as well as site offices at the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) Charleston and the S8G Prototype. 

Occasional travel to the Electric Boat Quonset Point facility, the S8G Prototype, NPTU Charleston, and component vendors may be required.

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering.
• 0-5 years post graduate engineering experience. 

Preferred

• Experience with mechanical component design and maintenance.
• Experience working with equipment vendors.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to interface with NAVSEA 08, NNL, NPTU, Navy shipyards, component vendors, and other department personnel. 
• Highly motivated problem solver who is well organized with proven experience managing projects, including budgets and schedules. 
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Why Join Us

• We offer a workplace where integrity, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
• Career Growth – Training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance within the company.
• Stability & Expansion – We’re growing, adding thousands of new jobs across our facilities.
• Inclusive Culture – Employee Resource Groups and community engagement.
• Impactful Work – Every role contributes directly to national defense and the U.S. Navy’s mission.