Senior Project Engineering Manager, Nuclear

Job Summary

The Senior Project Engineering Manager leads the engineering scope for medium to large commercial nuclear projects focused on Balance of Plant (BOP) and non-safety-related plant systems for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)/Microreactors, Nuclear Fuel facilities and existing facility modifications for life extensions. The role integrates multi-discipline engineering and design execution with project cost, schedule, technical, configuration-control, construction, and commissioning requirements while maintaining alignment with applicable nuclear regulatory, licensing, quality, client, and site requirements. The position provides accountable engineering leadership across project interfaces to deliver technically sound, constructible, and compliant project outcomes

Responsibilities

• Manage medium to large projects independently including engineering efforts for programs including but not limited to ensuring proper specifications and documentation, permit support and design. Ensure proper execution of all suppliers/contractors and provide technical assistance as necessary. Prepares estimate and budgets and review expenditures to control costs. Prepares requests for materials/supplies/subcontractors, etc. Supervises development and submission of reports and correspondence.
• Manage project schedule development ensure milestones for technical, equipment and documentation deliverables. Review document submittal schedule and equipment on-site. Evaluate prime contract LDs as they effect engineering and ensure schedule is achievable.
• Support construction interface coordination. Support the RFI/DCR/FCR process. Integrate construction into early document, model, and schedule reviews. Interface with site field engineering. Coordinate requests and requirements for on-site engineering support. Obtain scoping on master documents for Commissioning. Coordinate transfer of redline documents with responsible engineer.
• Manages department and organization leaders to plan, develop, recommend, and implement approved rules, regulations, and administrative department policies. Interfaces with customers to ensure proper specifications and resolve technical issues. Supports the development of the proposal/project technical approach, risk assessment/register as well as assumptions and clarifications.
• Supports office goals and objectives for review and approval as appropriate. Plans work schedules for assigned personnel and provide technical guidance as required. Evaluates work in progress and initiate corrective measures to accomplish established goals and objectives.
• Define services to be provided including deliverables in alignment with RFQ or RFP. Define and/or clarify DOR. Define points of interface. Assist in defining project technology/technology providers. Define key technical deliverables (e.g., GA, site layouts, and one-lines). Develop and interpret Project Design Data (e.g., site conditions, temperature extremes, and seismic design). Provide input to the procurement/subcontract plan.

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Experience in effective project management, execution and project procedures, including cost estimation and budgeting. Ability to supervise and lead Engineering resources and the completion of projects. Knowledge of technical engineering requirements of clients, regulations and governmental guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills for multiple projects.
• Exhibits both technical breadth and depth of subject engineering curriculum. Demonstrates a broad technical knowledge of various engineering disciplines and is able to effectively communicate complex technical requirements and concepts to engineers and non-engineers.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite applications, and the ability to quickly learn and use other software packages. Able to work in AutoCAD and Bluebeam. Experience using Revit a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Engineering from a ABET accredited college/university, Required or
• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) in Engineering from a ABET accredited college/university, Required or
• acceptable school to the State Board of Engineers for licensure as a professional engineer. Required
• 10+ years total engineering experience, including 5+ years in project engineering or management of engineering projects, with demonstrated experience supporting commercial nuclear power engineering projects involving BOP systems and/or plant modification

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $136,480 - $204,720. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!