Engineering Director Energy

AtkinsRéalis • TN

110d • $161,000 - $269,000

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey. We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs. By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next. Let’s build the future—together. We are seeking an Engineering Director Energy. This position is based out of either our Richland, WA, or Oak Ridge, TN office. If one does not live in the Richland, WA area, remote is an option.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to independently and critically review work products produced by Engineering teams.
• Ability to constructively interact with both internal and external customers.
• Self-starter who can work in a team environment with minimal direction and supervision.
• Proven ability to successfully implement planning, scheduling and tracking initiatives.
• Broad understanding of the challenges of building and maintaining strong multidiscipline teams.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits.
• 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.
• Voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees