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Engineering Director - Licensing and Probabilistic Risk Assessment

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking an Engineering Director - Licensing and Probabilistic Risk Assessment, to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN.

Your role

  • Manages all engineering activities performed by AtkinsRealis US Nuclear on New Nuclear and engineering projects as assigned.

  • Manages assigned portions of engineering project budget.

  • Provides direction and oversight of delivery of engineering services and deliverables for engineering portfolio in accordance with quality, cost and schedule goals.

  • Responsible for developing and implementing approved Engineering Plans for projects, or phases of the projects.

  • Responsible for the overall project design change control and configuration management, ensuring the design is defined, controlled and verified, and that all design inputs and interfaces are complete, substantiated, verified and documented.

  • Responsible for technical integration and interface control both within the project across the various disciplines involved, and with the client.

  • Responsible for the selection and review for suitability of application the design methods, materials, parts, equipment, and processes that are essential to the safety and performance of structures, systems and components.

  • Ensures qualified and appropriate staff are working on the project and are assigned work within their experience and skills.

  • Provides coaching to team members and performance feedback to the Project Manager during their assignment to the project.

  • Executes the Design Authority function as required and as delegated for the project scope by the Design Authority.

  • Responsible for technical deliverables budget, schedule and quality.

  • Ensures that the final deliverables meet customer requirements specified in the contract and overall alignment with nuclear code and standards.

  • Reviews and approves key technical documentation for projects, or phases of projects.

  • Monitors the technical quality of engineering deliverables for projects, or phases of projects.

  • Responsible for identifying and proposing improvements in the areas of the project – both proactively and in response to customer requirements.

  • Ensures security access requirements including need to know are implemented on a project.

  • Interfaces with the Project Director, Procurement Manager, Manufacturing Manager, NSSS Vendor, Design Builder, Construction Manager, and Site Engineering Manager for all site engineering matters in project, or phase of the project, as applicable.

  • Liaise with the Project Managers regarding the technical quality of subcontracted engineering services.

  • Liaise with external client engineering organization at the behest of the Project Manager regarding the technical matters.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Nuclear Engineering

Location

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-143506

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree required in Engineering.

  • Minimum of 15 years industry related experience.

  • Minimum of 10 years' experience supporting commercial nuclear projects.

  • Minimum of 10 years in a similar leadership position.

  • Successful management experience.

  • Demonstrated technical and management abilities, including proficient verbal and written communication skills and the ability to scope, task and control the work assigned to a team of engineers who support multiple projects.

  • Demonstrated ability to independently and critically review work products produced by Engineering teams and provide technical guidance, feedback, mentorship and perform required quality control functions.

  • Ability to constructively interact with both internal and external customers, including project management staff, clients and other engineering supervisors.

  • Self-starter who can work in a team environment with minimal direction and supervision.

  • Applies experience and judgment with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

  • Proven ability to successfully implement planning, scheduling and tracking initiatives.

  • Broad understanding of the challenges of building and maintaining strong multidiscipline teams and an associated drive to improve both team capabilities and tools to achieve their goals.

  • Professional Engineering (PE) License.

  • Senior Reactor Operator License, Certification or Advanced Plant Systems training.

  • Project Management preferred.

  • Commercial Background preferred.

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

Reward & 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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