About The Position
The Mechanical Engineering Department Manager will lead and develop Kiewit Nuclear Solutions’ mechanical engineering team supporting Department of Energy (DOE) and commercial nuclear projects. The role is responsible for building the team’s technical capabilities, recruiting and developing staff, and aligning resources with project needs. In collaboration with Project Management, project engineering leads, and other discipline managers, the manager will establish staffing priorities, support resolution of technical challenges, and promote consistent design and checking practices. The manager will coordinate work across offices and districts, strengthen training and succession planning, and maintain the department’s focus on nuclear safety, engineering quality, and reliable project delivery. The position is based in Lenexa, Kansas, or Knoxville, Tennessee; other locations may be considered. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to one of these areas. Travel to client and project locations may be required up to 10%, and opportunities for flexible work may be available. Kiewit Nuclear Solutions provides engineering, procurement, and construction services across North America for nuclear-related markets, including small modular reactors and DOE science, environmental, and nuclear security missions. The company describes its culture as focused on safety, continuous improvement, training, employee development, and client delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
- 15 or more years of progressively complex experience managing engineering activities relevant to the power or nuclear market.
- Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with other departments, management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
- Thorough understanding of design engineering processes in nuclear facilities.
- Active U.S. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, with the ability to obtain licensure in states needed to support assigned work.
- Demonstrated mechanical design engineering experience, including preparation or review of engineering calculations, equipment specifications, and system or piping designs for power or nuclear facilities.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, including hiring, staff development, performance management, and coordination with project managers.
- Experience applying documented design control, checking, and quality processes in DOE or commercial nuclear projects.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
- Regular, reliable attendance; ability to work productively, meet deadlines, communicate and interact effectively and professionally, and perform work safely and effectively.
- Ability to work during normal operating hours and to work overtime and weekends as required.
- Ability to work at various locations and under varying conditions.
Nice To Haves
- A successful record of developing engineering teams is preferred.
- Experience with both DOE and commercial nuclear projects is relevant to the role.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and growth of nuclear engineering capabilities, overseeing the Mechanical Engineering team.
- Provide direction and leadership to a team of engineers and contractors and ensure they are prepared to execute and deliver.
- Develop staffing plans with Project Management, balance workload across projects and offices, and align employee and contractor assignments with required technical qualifications.
- Recruit, onboard, coach, and evaluate mechanical engineering staff; establish development plans, technical training, and succession plans.
- Maintain department design standards and checking practices; ensure deliverables receive required technical reviews and meet applicable project, client, and nuclear quality requirements.
- Coordinate with project engineering leads and other disciplines to resolve technical interfaces and maintain control of design inputs, assumptions, and changes.
- Monitor department workload, utilization, and performance against project budgets and schedules; address resource or technical risks with Project Management.
Benefits
- Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
- Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
- Life insurance.
- Disability plans.
- Retirement plans with matching.
- Generous paid time off.
- Training, skill development, and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
