Process Engineering Lead Energy - Commercial Nuclear - Remote

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization focused on serving government and commercial clients within the Nuclear sector in the United States. They are seeking a Process Engineering Lead to direct the execution of Small Modular Reactor and nuclear fuel cycle facility projects while serving as a recognized expert in process engineering for nuclear facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the execution of Small Modular Reactor and nuclear fuel cycle facility projects
• Serve as a recognized expert on process engineering for nuclear facilities
• Identify innovative solutions to solve unique and complex problems
• Work independently with guidance only in the most challenging situations
• Lead functional teams for projects meeting milestones and objectives
• Direct research and solve unprecedented technical problems of considerable scope and complexity
• Receive general administrative direction
• Execute independent decisions and resolve important questions concerning area of expertise
• Provide oversight and supervision of the technical work of senior professionals
• Interface with senior technical managers and all levels of management throughout the firm
• Provide technical direction throughout the company within field of expertise
• Establish technical criteria on projects related to field of expertise and provide technical input/direction to project managers and team members
• Represent/defend company's technical work to client, regulatory agencies and others
• Participate in technical quality assurance reviews
• Assist management in conducting project review audits involving specialty discipline
• Coordinate with operational managers to identify staffing needs, deficiencies and opportunities for recruitment in technical specialty area
• Assist in the identification, screening, recruitment and orientation of qualified candidates to fill key vacancies within specialty field
• Lead initiatives with considerable risk and complexity; develop the related strategy for execution
• Solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop unprecedented solutions
• Impact the direction and resource allocation for initiatives, projects or services; work within general functional policies
• 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical or Nuclear Engineering
• Minimum of fifteen years post-baccalaureate experience
• Strong communication skills in a challenging, multi-tiered environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to foster and achieve goal alignment among participants with differing interests
• Expert knowledge of key NRC regulations, design codes and standards for commercial nuclear facilities required
• Expert knowledge in the use of related design software codes, including process simulation software
• Senior design professional on Commercial and Department of Energy nuclear reactor projects
• Senior design professional on Commercial and Department of Energy nuclear fuel cycle facilities
• Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience
• Professional Engineering (PE) License required, with ability to be licensed in multiple jurisdictions
• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered