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(NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration.With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.\nWelcome to BWXT\nWe believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.\nBWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.\nIf you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.\nPosition Overview:\nThe Nuclear Plant Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead will be responsible for leading the overall plant integration for an advanced reactor development program. This role will coordinate overall plant activities with other IPT leads including System Design, Site, Reactor, and partners to facilitate identification and resolution of technical challenges. The Plant IPT’s scope of work includes integration of all systems and sub-systems comprising electrical, instrumentation and controls, and mechanical systems. This role will work closely with the program Chief Engineer and Lead Systems Engineer and is responsible for the development and execution of project schedules and budgets at the overall plant level.\nLocation:\nOn-site in Lynchburg, Virginia at the Advanced Technologies Office.\nYour Day to Day as a Nuclear Power Plant Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead:\nServe as technical project manager leading the integration of the overall power plant project.\nLead periodic cross-functional team meetings, focusing on task tracking, issue identification, and action tracking.\nIdentify issues, monitor risks, and develop mitigation plans, including schedule and budget estimates.\nLead efforts to identify and document needed project changes via change/risk release process.\nReview Design Change Requests (DCR) for impacts at the overall plant level and coordinate the implementation of the changes upon approval.\nEnsure changes to scope, delivery, and resources are maintained in the project schedule.\nCollaborate with procurement engineering, purchasing, quality, and suppliers to ensure purchased components meet technical, cost, delivery, and quality requirements.\nDrive for task completion, schedule, and budget adherence. \nReport weekly team progress reporting via 'Quad Chart.' \nSupport other IPTs through meeting attendance and coordination.\nCoordinate with resource managers and supervisors to ensure adequate staffing and resource distribution. \nProvide regular reporting and briefings to project team, including critical issues, risks, and schedule performance.\nSupport team load board efforts, as required.\nOffer technical guidance and oversight for project tasks and deliverables, including conducting thorough technical reviews of documentation.\nCommunicate with internal and external customers/stakeholders on technical and programmatic issues.\nCoordinate with external partner technical leads to ensure deliverables and products are compliant with requirements and integrate into the overall plant seamlessly.\nInterface with customer technical leads to ensure customer needs and requirements are met at the overall plant level.\nRequired Qualifications:\nA bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, nuclear or similar discipline) is required. \nA minimum of seven (7) years of related work experience is required.\nMust have a demonstrated technical background in system design and the integration of systems.\nMust be proficient standard Microsoft Office applications.\nMust have excellent written and verbal communication skills.\nMust have the ability to self-direct with minimal day-to-day supervision.\nMust be a strong team player with the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.\nMust be a U.S. citizen.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nRegistered Professional Engineer licensure. \nExperience in the nuclear industry.\nFamiliarity with NRC and/or DOE requirements.\nFamiliarity with ASME BPVC, NQA-1, NFPA, INCOSE/IEEE Systems Engineering, and similar codes and standards.\nActive DOD or DOE security clearance. \nWhat We Offer:\nCompetitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.\nFlexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance. \nProfessional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.\nAn inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.\nThe chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy. \nOpportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career! \nPay: $99,000.00 - $180,000.00\nThe base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $99,000.00 and $180,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.\nAs a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.\nAll candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.\nBWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.\nBWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. 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