Systems Engineering Manager
About The Position
The Systems Engineering Manager (SEM) is a mid-level site leadership position responsible for unified ownership, governance, and performance of the nuclear power plant’s systems engineering programs at Kemmerer Power Station (KPS). The SEM is the single-point accountable owner for these programs and ensures compliance with federal regulations, NRC requirements, INPO guidelines, ANSI/ANS standards, and site policies. The role governs the standards, policies, resources, and performance needed to protect workers, the public, the environment, and plant systems, and is accountable to site leadership and regulators for program health, regulatory compliance, and long-term strategic capability. The SEM owns engineering systems programs, sets program standards and policies, has authority to approve major procedures and to stop or restrict work based on engineering analysis or related concerns, and oversees qualification, staffing, and training standards. The role integrates systems engineering with operations, maintenance, design engineering, work planning, and construction/startup activities; provides technical and programmatic input to plant leadership; and coordinates systems engineering responses to plant events. It also manages budgets and long-range resource plans, performance monitoring, self-assessment, and corrective action programs, and serves as the primary site interface with regulators and oversight organizations. The position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. Candidates must meet the applicable minimum education and experience criteria, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be part of the hiring process. Travel is required 0–10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical science, or a related technical field.
- At least 5 years of experience in Systems Engineering at a U.S. commercial nuclear power plant.
- At least 3 years of experience in management or supervisory leadership roles.
- Meet the applicable education and experience qualification criteria in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline.
- Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license at a commercial nuclear power plant.
- Experience successfully working with a diverse team to complete organizational objectives.
- Demonstrated track record of programmatic performance improvement and corrective action leadership.
- Experience with new plant startups, first-of-a-kind projects, or major facility commissioning environments.
Responsibilities
- Own and govern the nuclear power plant’s engineering systems programs, including standards, policies, procedures, resource allocation, staffing models, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure Systems Engineering activities comply with regulatory requirements, quality assurance program requirements, and applicable procedures.
- Approve program standards, major policies, and procedures related to Systems Engineering.
- Stop or restrict work on the basis of engineering analysis or related concerns.
- Govern staffing models, qualification requirements, and training standards for the Systems Engineering organization.
- Integrate Systems Engineering requirements into operations, maintenance, design engineering, work planning, and construction/startup activities.
- Provide manager-level technical and programmatic input to nuclear power plant leadership regarding plant risk, plant conditions, and operational decisions.
- Lead and coordinate Systems Engineering support responses to plant events with emergency preparedness and site response organizations.
- Develop and manage budgets and long-range resource plans, including personnel, equipment, and facilities.
- Own performance monitoring, self-assessment, and corrective action programs for Systems Engineering functions.
- Serve as the primary site interface with regulatory agencies and oversight organizations on Systems Engineering matters.
- Lead and support audits, inspections, readiness reviews, and management assessments affecting Systems Engineering programs.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Eligibility to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments.
- Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits.
- Medical insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Life and disability benefits.
- Gender affirmation benefits.
- Parental leave.
- 401(k) plan.
- 21 days of annually accrued paid time off.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional and educational support opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
