Manager, NSSS Appurtenance Design

NOTE:  This position is available for remote work within the contiguous United States, with travel as required for business needs.  Preference is for work to be performed in our Corvallis, OR office.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) engineering organization generates technical requirements and associated design parameters for the modular advanced light water reactor (ALWR) NSSS. Utilizing proven state-of-the-art methodologies NSSS components are engineered to nuclear industry standards. The Manager of NSSS Appurtenance Design leads a team of engineers that responsible for the design of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III appurtenance and other components of the NPM.

• Manages a team of professionals and provides assistance and mentoring on technical work.
• Leads planning, coordinating and executing of work-related to NSSS appurtenance and other components of the NPM.
• Leads peer reviews and technical audits to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Manages the preparation and review of engineering deliverables that communicate the design and technical aspects of the NSSS appurtenance and other components. Typical design deliverables include: Design Specification, Loading reports, Design drawings, Interface Control Drawings, Calculations, Vendor design Scopes of Work, Vendor oversight activities, QME/EQ Specifications
• Provides technical and advisory assistance to other projects and offices.
• Participates in developing and updating company technical standards and practices.
• Prepares estimates, schedules, labor, and material forecasts.
• Understands and applies sound approaches and standards for solving technical problems in applicable discipline, and leads cross‐functional projects within areas of responsibility.
• Performs administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving timecards, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
• Develops technical statements of work.
• Evaluates performance, administers coaching, and conducts annual performance reviews.
• Develops training materials in areas of subject matter expertise.
• Develops team members’ capabilities in support of individual career goals and team objectives.
• Interfaces and coordinates with internal and external clients as required for successful project execution.
• Develops effective relationships within the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Business Acumen: A strategic thinker with good business perspective and an understanding of the company’s business. Able to function comfortably in political interactions. Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Problem solving: Decisive with good judgment. Identifies and resolves problems in an efficient and effective manner. Gathers and reviews information appropriately.  Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Strong communication skills, externally and internally. Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. 
• Planning/organizing: Capable leader; able to establish a vision and align an organization around the vision. Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Integrity: Is trusted by peers and subordinates.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements and achieving accountability of supervised personnel. Leads consen