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Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!
Job Description
The A1B Power Plant Electrical Systems unit is looking for an experienced and motivated project manager to enable the success of multiple electrical system design efforts to be installed on the Navy’s new nuclear-powered battleship (BBGN) and FORD Class aircraft carriers. The team currently provides technical oversight of the A1B Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard (PREPY) at Newport News Shipbuilding. The team is involved in the design and qualification of multiple surface ship propulsion plant and electric plant systems and components. The project manager would be integral to the unit’s ability to synchronize resources and manage risk across multiple concurrent design efforts. This is a unique and challenging role that will require both strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills; must be willing to engage with a wide range of stakeholders between NNL, Newport News Shipbuilding, Naval Reactors, BPMI, and multiple program vendors.
This position allows for some amount of work from home and some amount of travel subject to business needs of the unit.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Skills
- Project scheduling experience
- Demonstrated ability to align stakeholders to deliver complex project deliverables
- Strong technical background or experience in electrical or mechanical engineering
- Experience with initiating, planning, and executing projects
- Experience managing project risk to deliver projects on-time and under budget
- Prior Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program work experience
- Effective communication skills and confidence in public speaking or presenting
- Demonstrated ability to work on diverse team developing complex technical products
Compensation and Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
- Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!
Pay Range
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards, satellite, and vendor locations.
For more than 75 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!
Job Description
The A1B Power Plant Electrical Systems unit is looking for an experienced and motivated project manager to enable the success of multiple electrical system design efforts to be installed on the Navy’s new nuclear-powered battleship (BBGN) and FORD Class aircraft carriers. The team currently provides technical oversight of the A1B Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard (PREPY) at Newport News Shipbuilding. The team is involved in the design and qualification of multiple surface ship propulsion plant and electric plant systems and components. The project manager would be integral to the unit’s ability to synchronize resources and manage risk across multiple concurrent design efforts. This is a unique and challenging role that will require both strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills; must be willing to engage with a wide range of stakeholders between NNL, Newport News Shipbuilding, Naval Reactors, BPMI, and multiple program vendors.
This position allows for some amount of work from home and some amount of travel subject to business needs of the unit.
Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Skills
- Project scheduling experience
- Demonstrated ability to align stakeholders to deliver complex project deliverables
- Strong technical background or experience in electrical or mechanical engineering
- Experience with initiating, planning, and executing projects
- Experience managing project risk to deliver projects on-time and under budget
- Prior Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program work experience
- Effective communication skills and confidence in public speaking or presenting
- Demonstrated ability to work on diverse team developing complex technical products
Compensation and Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
- Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!
Pay Range
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards, satellite, and vendor locations.
For more than 75 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote principal project engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with 10 or more years of project engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience leading full project lifecycle from initiation through closeout
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
- PMP certification or Professional Engineer license preferred or required
- Experience managing cross-functional teams, contractors, and third-party vendors
- Strong knowledge of risk management, change control, and earned value management
Tips for Your Remote Principal Project Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote principal project engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by sector and scope, then apply directly to the ones that match your background before competition builds.
Show your async leadership style clearly
Remote employers screening principal project engineers want evidence you can lead without a room. Include specific examples in your resume and cover letter of coordinating distributed teams, running async standups, and driving decisions through written channels like Confluence or Slack.
Build a remote project portfolio that speaks
Compile documentation, project retrospectives, or program charters from past work that show scope, stakeholder complexity, and outcomes. Remote hiring managers for principal-level roles rely on written artifacts more than interviews to assess judgment and structure.
Target remote-first engineering organizations directly
Remote-first firms and distributed infrastructure teams hire principal project engineers more consistently than hybrid organizations. Look for companies with fully distributed engineering departments in energy, defense, and technology, where remote program leadership is built into how the team operates.
Remote Principal Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote principal project engineer job?
Remote principal project engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong self-direction, structured async communication, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams without in-person oversight. Employers screen for experience managing complex project scopes across distributed stakeholders, proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, and MS Project, and a portfolio of delivered milestones. Clear written documentation skills and a history of independent decision-making give candidates a measurable edge in remote hiring.
Which companies hire remote principal project engineers?
Remote principal project engineer roles are posted by ENERCON SERVICES, PTC, and cyara and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first engineering firms, large distributed teams in energy, defense, and technology, and enterprise organizations running geographically dispersed infrastructure or product programs.
Can you get a remote principal project engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry into this role is harder because you must demonstrate independent judgment and project ownership from day one without in-office guidance. Remote-first startups and smaller distributed teams are most open to candidates building toward the principal level. Showing a portfolio of end-to-end project contributions, strong async communication samples, and familiarity with remote collaboration tools can open doors where a resume alone would not.
Do you need a degree for remote principal project engineer jobs?
Usually, but remote employers weigh demonstrated project delivery alongside formal credentials. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is a common baseline, and a PE license or PMP certification strengthens a remote candidacy significantly. Candidates without a degree who can show a consistent record of leading large-scope projects, managing distributed teams, and delivering on technical milestones are competitive at many remote-first employers.
Which industries hire the most remote principal project engineers?
Remote principal project engineer roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams managing complex, multi-site programs where remote oversight and async coordination are standard practice.
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