Civil Engineering Lead Energy

AtkinsRéalis • Richland, WA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Civil Engineering Lead serves as the recognized civil engineering design expert for nuclear facilities within AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear. The position anticipates business and regulatory challenges, recommends engineering process and service improvements, and develops innovative solutions to unique, complex problems with broad business impact. The role works independently, leads civil engineering functional teams and may lead project teams, and directs research and resolution of unprecedented technical problems. It is recognized as a technical authority within the company and on a regional or national basis.

The lead provides technical oversight and supervision of senior professionals, sets project technical criteria, directs technical work across the company, and represents the company’s work to clients and regulatory agencies, including as an expert witness. The position participates in technical quality assurance reviews, project audits, professional organizations, and the development and maintenance of firmwide standards, guidelines, and procedures. It also supports technical staff development, staffing assessments, and recruitment for the specialty area, and leads complex, high-risk initiatives and their execution strategies.

This is a remote position based out of the Richland, Washington office. The expected annual compensation range is $146,000–$244,000, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. The role is a regular employee position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 15 years of experience; the typical incumbent has 20–25 years.
• Professional Engineer (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 preferred.
• Structural Engineering (SE) license desirable.
• 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 civil engineering design expert for nuclear facilities within AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear.
• Anticipate business challenges and regulatory issues and recommend discipline-focused engineering process and service improvements.
• Develop innovative solutions to unique and complex problems with broad business impact.
• Lead civil engineering 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.
• Establish project technical criteria and provide technical 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, design procedures, and technical quality assurance review guidelines; monitor staff utilization and compliance with them.
• 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, deficiencies, and recruitment opportunities in the technical specialty area.
• Assist with identifying, screening, recruiting, and orienting qualified candidates for key specialty vacancies.
• Lead initiatives with considerable risk and complexity and develop strategies for their execution.
• Communicate complex ideas, anticipate objections, and persuade stakeholders, including senior-level audiences, to adopt a different point of view.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, depending on employment status.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits, depending on employment status.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, depending on employment status.
• Employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status.
• Paid Time Off and leave of absence options, depending on employment status.
• Flexible work options, depending on employment status.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs, depending on employment status.
• Employee assistance program, depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits, depending on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior