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Civil Engineering Lead Energy - Remote

Richland, Washington, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a Civil Engineering Lead Energy – Remote. This remote position is based out of our Richland, WA office.

Your role

  • Serves as the recognized expert on civil engineering design for nuclear facilities within AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear.

  • Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues.

  • Recommends engineering process and service improvements, with a focus on their particular discipline.

  • Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business.

  • Works independently with guidance only in the most challenging situations.

  • Leads functional teams (e.g., civil engineering discipline) for projects, and may lead project teams, meeting milestones and objectives.

  • Regarded as an expert in their discipline, with in-depth expertise in their discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within Nuclear facility design, construction, operations, and maintenance.

  • Directs research and solves unprecedented technical problems of considerable scope and complexity, the solution of which may have a far-reaching impact on extensive technical activities of the firm.

  • Receives general administrative direction. Executes independent decisions and resolves important questions concerning area of expertise, being recognized as a technical authority in his/her field of expertise, on a regional or national basis, both within and outside the company.

  • Provides oversight and supervision of the technical work of senior professionals.

  • Interfaces with senior technical managers and all levels of management throughout the firm.

  • Provides technical direction throughout the company within field of expertise.

  • Establishes technical criteria on projects related to field of expertise and provides technical input/direction to project managers and team members.

  • Represents/defends company's technical work to client, regulatory agencies and others, serving as expert witness at hearings and legal proceedings.

  • Participates in technical and professional organizations at a prominent leadership level.

  • Participates in technical quality assurance reviews.

  • Assists management in conducting project review audits involving specialty discipline.

  • Participates in development and maintenance of firmwide professional standards, guidelines and procedures, including design procedures and technical quality assurance review guidelines for application to project production. Monitors utilization and compliance by technical staff relative to these standards, documents, guidelines and procedures.

  • Participates in the development and implementation of in-house technical development programs and coordinates with operating managers to selectively involve appropriate engineering staff in these in-house programs as well as in outside technical development opportunities (conferences, seminars, student coursework, etc.)

  • Coordinates with operational managers to identify staffing needs, deficiencies and opportunities for recruitment in technical specialty area. Assists in the identification, screening, recruitment and orientation of qualified candidates to fill key vacancies within specialty field.

  • Leads initiatives with considerable risk and complexity; develops the related strategy for execution.

  • Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop unprecedented solutions.

  • Impacts the direction and resource allocation for initiatives, projects or services; works within general functional policies.

  • Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Nuclear Engineering

Location

Richland, Washington, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-156714

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor'S or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.

  • This level may be achieved by technical professionals with 15 years of experience. Typical incumbent has 20-25 years of experience.

  • Professional Engineering (PE) License required, with ability to be licensed in multiple jurisdictions.

  • Strong communication skills in a challenging, multi-tiered environment.

  • Strong organizational skills.

  • Ability to foster and achieve goal alignment among participants with differing interests.

  • Expert knowledge of key design codes and standards for commercial nuclear facilities required. Participation in appropriate national consensus standard/code committees preferred. Codes and standards include, but are not limited to:

  • NRC Reg Guides 1.136, 1.142 and ACI-318, ACI-349 and ACI-359 for concrete structures.

  • NRC Reg Guide 1.243 and ANSI/AISC N690 for safety-related steel structures.

  • NRC guidelines for Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis for nuclear power reactors.

  • Expert knowledge in the use of civil/structural design software codes, including ANSYS.

  • Structural Engineering (SE) License desirable.

  • Senior design professional on Commercial and Department of Energy nuclear reactor projects.

  • Senior design professional on Commercial and Department of Energy nuclear fuel cycle facilities.

  • Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include 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, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $146,000 - $244,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

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