Engineering Director, Energy

September 24

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AtkinsRéalis

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 design and engineering of new commercial nuclear fuel cycle projects, on time and on schedule • Manage a diverse design and engineering team dedicated to newbuild projects within the U.S. • Serve as principal technical authority on nuclear fuel cycle considerations for site design and integration • Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams (nuclear, chemical, mechanical, civil, I&C, and safety) to ensure integrated design solutions • Oversee development of technical baselines, system requirements, and interface control documents • Provide direct technical input into conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering deliverables • Ensure review and approval procedures for engineering analyses, calculations, and design documents • Lead assessments of front-end fuel cycle needs and guide back-end fuel cycle design and planning • Integrate safeguards-by-design principles into facility layout and systems • Provide oversight for criticality safety evaluations, radiological consequence analyses, and material accountability studies • Ensure alignment with U.S. regulatory frameworks, nonproliferation commitments, and appropriate standards • Provide technical oversight of site-specific engineering studies (geotechnical, hydrological, seismic, and environmental) • Define system requirements and interfaces between nuclear island, balance-of-plant, and site infrastructure • Collaborate with EPC partners and SMR technology vendors to resolve technical integration challenges • Oversee preparation and review of technical input for licensing documents (FSAR, SAR, NEPA, criticality safety evaluations) • Ensure designs comply with NRC and ASME/ANS standards, as well as NQA-1 quality • Interface with regulators and technical reviewers to address technical questions and licensing issues • Mentor junior engineers and provide specialized training on nuclear fuel cycle systems and SMR integration • Represent the organization in technical forums, working groups, and professional societies • Stay abreast of emerging nuclear technologies, advanced fuels, and international best practices • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, civil/structural engineering, chemical engineering, or related discipline • 15+ years in nuclear fuel cycle technical work • At least 10 years in technical leadership roles • Deep understanding of the nuclear fuel cycle (front-end supply chain, enrichment / fabrication,) • Deep understanding of criticality safety analysis, radiation shielding, material control & accountability, and safeguards • Familiarity with 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 • Strong problem-solving skills • Advanced presentation skills • Intermediate knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office products and project controls-specific software • Expertise with design and integration of nuclear fuel cycle systems preferred • Master’s degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related technical field preferred • DOE/NQA-1 Quality Assurance & Nuclear Safety Training • Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred • 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

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