Feasibility Study Project / Program Manager 1- Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chattanooga, TN

7d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage project(s) consisting of engineering, licensing, environmental, and professionals involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing nuclear power plant modifications in particular small modular reactors. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Requirements

BS from an ABET-accredited engineering program
10 or more years of experience in a technical field (engineering, construction, planning, etc.)
Demonstrated experience with project management and coordination.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong and dynamic written, verbal and intercultural communication skills
Experience with preparing and presenting technical reports virtually and in-person.
Experience with feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
Proficiency in use of Microsoft software and tools.
Strong commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification is a plus
MBA is a plus
Experience writing proposals is a plus
Experience with international client management and travel is a plus
Experience with managing and executing US Government contracts in accordance with 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 600
Experience with developing Microsoft PowerBi, Power Automate, PowerApps, or other programming capabilities.
Languages: Russian, Polish, Bulgarian, Slovak, Czech, or Estonian (Level 3 or above)
We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

Responsible for project execution, coordination of resources from each discipline as required.
Lead all aspects of project execution including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle.
Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client task engineers and stakeholders.
Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items.
Recognize, identify, track and control project risks and change.
Timely communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors to resolve project constraints.
Lead and direct the project team ensuring client and Sargent & Lundy goals are achieved.
Mentor and coach project team members providing timely feedback.
Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.
Develop and implement engineering and project management solutions meeting client goals in compliance with contract scope, time, and budgetary requirements.
Prepare and/or review reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner meeting client and Sargent & Lundy.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Conduct site visits and inspections as required.
Provide training and support to clients and team members.
Stay up-to-date with the latest engineering trends and technologies.
Participate in professional development and continuous improvement activities.
Assist in the preparation of project proposals and bids.
In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.