Engineer Project Lead IV

Framatome North America • Lynchburg, VA

32d • $116,000 - $129,000

About The Position

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.
What You’ll Do Day-To-Day
Perform a variety of more complex non-standard engineering and new-to-you assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems, and resolution of quality events.
Perform independent review of department work products, risk assessments, Apparent Cause Analyses, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis etc.
Propose solutions and work scope to Supervisor, work autonomously on most assignments and solutions.
Ensure compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards.
Independently evaluate, select and apply a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making more complex adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.
Develop new or adapted products, methods, systems or models to provide added value solutions to customers.
Understand impact of work on other organizations internally and externally.
Work on special projects, as directed.
Provide suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.
Actively participates in technical communications with internal customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Displays leadership characteristics.
• Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking.
• Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Safety Analyses necessary to support the licensing basis for commercial nuclear power plants.
• Experience leading or managing a technical project with multiple teams/disciplines.
• Knowledge of Pressurized Water Reactor systems and function.
• Experience communicating technical subjects to multiple stakeholders.
• Display positive and effective team interaction.

Responsibilities

• Working with Project Managers and Engineering teams on large projects in support of the licensing of Fuel products in Commercial Nuclear Reactors.
• Creating and Executing project plans.
• Receiving status updates from multiple Engineering disciplines.
• Providing status updates to management.
• Facilitating the solution for technical issues that could be related to Neutronics, Safety Analysis, Thermal-Hydraulics, or Fuel Rod Analyses.
• Delivering or supporting communication to customers or regulators.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

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