Project Director – Energy

October 15

🎸 Tennessee – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

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AtkinsRéalis

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We are a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

10,000+ employees

📋 Description

• Single Point Accountability for program management and successful delivery of new commercial nuclear fuel cycle design, engineering, and construction projects, on time and on schedule • Projects may include design and engineering and/or owners engineer responsibilities for small modular reactor integration projects, nuclear fuel cycle facilities, etc. • Manages a diverse design and engineering team dedicated to specific newbuild projects the company embarks on within the U.S. • Defines program scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in alignment with DOE/NRC requirements and client goals • Leads cross-functional design and engineering teams and subcontractors (civil, structural, mechanical, nuclear, electrical, I&C, safety) • Develops and maintain program execution plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, and risk registers • Oversees design integration across nuclear systems, balance-of-plant, and site infrastructure • Coordinates with the customer, NRC, and other regulatory bodies on licensing, environmental reviews, and safety cases • Ensures compliance with nuclear QA programs (e.g., NQA-1) and industry codes/standards (ASME, IEEE, ANSI, etc.) • Manages documentation and submittals required for regulatory approvals (FSAR, NEPA, site permits) • Translates customer requirements into technical deliverables and contract execution strategies • Provides regular status updates, technical briefings, and risk assessments to senior leadership and stakeholders • Proactively identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks (technical, regulatory, financial, and geopolitical) • Tracks cost performance, earned value metrics, and variance analysis • Implements corrective action plans when projects deviate from schedule or budget • Oversees site planning activities (geotechnical studies, site utilities, water intake/discharge, waste management) • Coordinates between technology vendor, EPC contractors, and owner/operator • Manages interfaces between nuclear, balance-of-plant, grid interconnection, and supporting infrastructure • Ensures constructability reviews and operability input are integrated early in design • Promotes a strong nuclear safety culture and enforce conduct of engineering principles • Ensures security and safeguards are incorporated into design (physical protection, cyber, material control & accountability) • Manages QA audits, surveillance, and corrective action programs • Develops workforce planning for specialized nuclear skills (radiological engineers, criticality safety, etc.) • Supports technology maturation and demonstration for advanced nuclear fuel cycles or SMR deployment • Performs other duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, civil/structural engineering, chemical engineering, or related discipline • Master’s degree in engineering management, nuclear engineering, or project management preferred • 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in nuclear, energy, or major infrastructure projects • At least 10 years in program / project management roles for large ($100M+) capital projects • Deep understanding of the nuclear fuel cycle (front-end supply chain, enrichment / fabrication) • Prior leadership of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects in the nuclear sector • Familiarity with DOE, NRC, and international regulatory requirements for nuclear facilities • Experience with NQA-1 QA programs, licensing, and nuclear safety culture • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills are very important, both within the internal AtkinsRealis team and interfacing with customers • Strong problem-solving skills • Advanced presentation skills • Intermediate knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office products and project controls-specific software • DOE/NQA-1 Quality Assurance & Nuclear Safety Training • Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred • Direct nuclear industry experience in fuel cycle facilities, SMRs, reactors, enrichment, reprocessing, or waste management • Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

🏖️ Benefits

• medical • dental • vision • company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits • employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting • employee stock purchase plan • Paid Time Off • leaves of absences options • flexible work options • recognition and employee satisfaction programs • employee assistance program • voluntary benefits