Process Engineering Lead Energy - Commercial Nuclear - Remote

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Process Engineering Lead Energy – Commercial Nuclear – Remote.  This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office.

Your role

• AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear is the subsidiary of AtkinsRéalis focused on serving government and commercial clients within the Nuclear sector in the United States. 

• We are focused on being recognized as a premier nuclear solutions company in the United States, delivering engineering, operations, and project management services.

• The US Commercial Nuclear business unit serves both legacy and new build nuclear clients who are designing, building, upgrading, operating and maintaining nuclear power generation and fuel cycle assets. 

• We are a growing business, building on the foundation of our US government fuel cycle business, our international position as an Original Equipment Manufactor (OEM) and nuclear reactor technology provider, and our world-wide nuclear new build and legacy nuclear fleet maintenance experience.

• We are seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join our team, helping to direct the execution of Small Modular Reactor and nuclear fuel cycle facility projects.

• The Lead Process Engineer serves as a recognized expert on process engineering for nuclear facilities within AtkinsRéalis US Commercial Nuclear. 

• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. 

• Works independently with guidance only in the most challenging situations. 

• Leads functional teams (e.g., process engineering discipline) for projects meeting milestones and objectives. 

• Regarded as an expert in their discipline, with in-depth expertise in their discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within Nuclear facility design, construction, operations, and maintenance.

• Directs research and solves unprecedented technical problems of considerable scope and complexity, the solution of which may have a far-reaching impact on extensive technical activities of the company.

• Receives general administrative direction.

• Executes independent decisions and resolves important questions concerning area of expertise, being recognized as a technical authority in his/her field of expertise, on a regional or national basis, both within and outside the company.

• Provides oversight and supervision of the technical work of senior professionals.

• Interfaces with senior technical managers and all levels of management throughout the firm.

• Provides technical direction throughout the company within field of expertise.

• Establishes technical criteria on projects related to field of expertise and provides technical input/direction to project managers and team members.

• Represents/defends company's technical work to client, regulatory agencies and others.

• Participates in technical quality assurance reviews.

• Assists management in conducting project review audits involving specialty discipline.

• Coordinates with operational managers to identify staffing needs, deficiencies and opportunities for recruitment in technical specialty area.

• Assists in the identification, screening, recruitment and orientation of qualified candidates to fill key vacancies within specialty field.

• Leads initiatives with considerable risk and complexity; develops the related strategy for execution.

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop unprecedented solutions.

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for initiatives, projects or services; works within general functional policies.

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

About you

• 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 softwar