Civil Engineering Lead Energy - Remote

AtkinsRéalis•Richland, WA

21h•$146,000 - $244,000•Remote

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Civil Engineering Lead Energy to serve as a recognized civil engineering design expert for nuclear facilities within AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear. This remote position is based out of the Richland, Washington office. The role provides technical leadership on nuclear projects, directs complex research and problem-solving, establishes project technical criteria, and offers technical direction throughout the company. It leads functional discipline teams and may lead project teams, while overseeing senior professionals and representing the company’s technical work to clients and regulatory agencies. The position also supports technical standards, quality assurance, audits, professional development, and recruitment in the civil engineering specialty area. The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, at least 15 years of experience, and a Professional Engineering license with ability to obtain licensure in multiple jurisdictions. The typical incumbent has 20–25 years of experience. Compensation is expected to range from $146,000 to $244,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
At least 15 years of experience; typical incumbent has 20–25 years.
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.
Expert knowledge of civil/structural design software codes, including ANSYS.

Nice To Haves

Participation in appropriate national consensus standard/code committees.
Structural Engineering (SE) license.
Experience as a senior design professional on commercial and Department of Energy nuclear reactor projects.
Experience as a senior design professional on commercial and Department of Energy nuclear fuel cycle facilities.
Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the recognized expert on civil engineering design for nuclear facilities within AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear.
Anticipate internal and external business challenges and regulatory issues, and recommend engineering process and service improvements.
Identify innovative solutions to unique and complex problems with broad business impact.
Lead functional teams and, as applicable, project teams to meet milestones and objectives.
Direct research and solve unprecedented technical problems of considerable scope and complexity.
Provide oversight and supervision of the technical work of senior professionals.
Interface with senior technical managers and management throughout the firm.
Provide technical direction throughout the company in the area of expertise.
Establish technical criteria on projects and provide technical input and direction to project managers and team members.
Represent and defend the company’s technical work to clients, regulatory agencies, and others, including serving as an expert witness at hearings and legal proceedings.
Participate in technical and professional organizations at a prominent leadership level.
Participate in technical quality assurance reviews and assist management with project review audits involving the specialty discipline.
Help develop and maintain firmwide professional standards, guidelines, procedures, design procedures, and technical quality assurance review guidelines; monitor technical staff utilization and compliance.
Participate in developing and implementing in-house technical development programs and coordinate staff participation in internal and external development opportunities.
Coordinate with operational managers to identify staffing needs and recruitment opportunities in the technical specialty area.
Assist with identification, screening, recruitment, and orientation of qualified candidates for key specialty vacancies.
Lead initiatives with considerable risk and complexity and develop execution strategies.
Communicate complex ideas, anticipate objections, and persuade others, including senior stakeholders, to adopt a different point of view.
Perform other duties as assigned.