Mechanical Engineering Manager Energy

AtkinsRéalis • Oak Ridge, TN

1d • Remote

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear is seeking a remote Mechanical Engineering Manager based out of its Oak Ridge, Tennessee office. The organization serves government and commercial clients in the U.S. nuclear sector, providing engineering, operations, and project management services for legacy and new-build nuclear projects.

The manager oversees the design and development of mechanical systems for small modular reactor and nuclear fuel-cycle facility projects. This includes leading and supervising mechanical engineers who design systems, structures, and components for small modular reactor, fuel fabrication, and fuel recycling facilities, and managing staff performance. The role receives general administrative direction while independently making decisions and resolving important design and development questions. It interfaces with senior technical managers, program managers, and management throughout the firm.

The manager identifies staffing needs and opportunities, recruits and orients qualified candidates for key vacancies, and communicates complex ideas to gain support for proposals, including from senior stakeholders. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline.
• At least 15 years of post-baccalaureate experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing individuals or teams.
• Strong communication skills in a challenging, multi-tiered environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to foster and achieve goal alignment among participants with differing interests.
• Knowledge of key design standards and licensing requirements for commercial nuclear facilities.
• Senior design professional experience on commercial nuclear reactor projects.
• Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering (PE) license, with ability to be licensed in multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and development of mechanical systems for small modular reactor and nuclear fuel-cycle facility projects.
• Lead and supervise mechanical engineers designing systems, structures, and components for small modular reactor, fuel fabrication, and fuel recycling facilities.
• Manage staff performance.
• Independently make decisions and resolve important questions concerning small modular reactor design and development.
• Interface with senior technical managers, program managers, and all levels of management throughout the firm.
• Identify staffing needs, deficiencies, and recruitment opportunities.
• Identify, screen, recruit, and orient qualified candidates to fill key vacancies.
• Communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections, and persuade others—often at senior levels—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