Engineering Director Energy - Remote

Job Description

Why join us?

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey.

We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next.

Let’s build the future—together.

We are seeking an Engineering Director Energy - Remote! This position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Will be the single point accountability for design and engineering of new commercial nuclear fuel cycle projects, on time and on schedule.

• Projects may include design and engineering and/or owners engineer responsibilities for small modular reactor integration projects, nuclear fuel cycle facilities, etc.

• Responsible for managing a diverse design and engineering team dedicated to specific newbuild projects the company embarks on within the U.S.

• Serves as the principal technical authority on nuclear fuel cycle considerations for nuclear fuel cycle facility site design and integration.

• Leads multi-disciplinary engineering teams (nuclear, chemical, mechanical, civil, I&C, and safety) to ensure robust, integrated design solutions.

• Oversees development of technical baselines, system requirements, and interface control documents for nuclear fuel cycle-related systems.

• Provides direct technical input into conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering deliverables. Ensures review and approval procedures for engineering analyses, calculations, and design documents for accuracy, compliance, and constructability are adhered to.

• Leads assessments of front-end fuel cycle needs (uranium enrichment, fabrication, supply chain logistics).

• Guides back-end fuel cycle design and planning (used fuel handling, interim storage, waste disposition, and transportation).

• Integrates safeguards-by-design principles (NRC/DOE) into facility layout and systems.

• Provides oversight for conducting criticality safety evaluations, radiological consequence analyses, and material accountability studies.

• Ensures all fuel cycle-related activities align with U.S. regulatory frameworks, nonproliferation commitments, and appropriate standards.

• Provides technical oversight of site-specific engineering studies (geotechnical, hydrological, seismic, and environmental).

• Defines system requirements and interfaces between nuclear island, balance-of-plant, and site infrastructure.

• Collaborates with EPC partners and SMR technology vendors to resolve technical integration challenges.

• Oversees preparation and review of technical input for licensing documents (e.g., FSAR, SAR, NEPA documentation, criticality safety evaluations).

• Ensures designs comply with NRC and ASME/ANS standards, as well as NQA-1 quality.

• Incorporates nuclear safety culture and conduct of engineering principles into daily work. Interfaces with regulators and technical reviewers to address technical questions and resolve licensing issues, as requested.

• Troubleshoots complex engineering and fuel cycle problems, providing innovative, technically sound solutions.

• Mentors junior engineers and provide specialized training on nuclear fuel cycle systems and SMR integration. Stays abreast of emerging nuclear technologies, advanced fuels (HALEU, TRISO, MOX), and international best practices.

• Represents the organization in technical forums, workin