Mechanical Engineering Manager Energy - Remote

AtkinsRéalis • Oak Ridge, TN

21h • $119,000 - $199,000 • Remote

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear is the company’s U.S. subsidiary serving government and commercial clients in the nuclear sector. It provides engineering, operations, and project management services to clients designing, building, upgrading, operating, and maintaining nuclear power generation and fuel-cycle assets.

The Mechanical Engineering Manager manages the design and development of mechanical systems for small modular reactor and nuclear fuel-cycle facility projects. The role leads and supervises mechanical engineers designing systems, structures, and components for major small modular reactor, fuel fabrication, and fuel recycling facilities. The manager oversees staff performance, makes independent design decisions, resolves important technical questions, and works with senior technical managers, program managers, and management throughout the firm. The role also identifies staffing needs and supports the recruitment, screening, and orientation of qualified candidates. This remote position is based out of the Oak Ridge, Tennessee office.

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 the 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.
• Make independent 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 for 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 and voluntary benefits, depending on employment status.

What This Job Offers

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