Manager, NSSS Component Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY: The Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Component 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 NSSS Component Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers responsible for the design or analysis of NSSS reactor pressure vessel, containment vessel, reactor vessel internals, and primary equipment supports. Depending on the candidate’s skillset the team will either have a design or analysis focus. Design candidates would be expected to have experience with Design Specifications and Drawings (including tolerance stack-ups) of Section III ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel components. Analysis candidates would be expected to have experience with Subsection NB, NG, and NF analyses; individuals with dynamics experience (e.g., seismic) of nuclear components will also be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manages a team of professionals and provides assistance and mentoring on technical work.
2. Leads peer reviews and technical audits to ensure conformance to requirements.
3. Prepares and reviews engineering specifications, drawings, reports and other documentation that communicate the design and technical aspects of systems, structures and components associated with the nuclear steam supply system.
4. Provides technical and advisory assistance to other projects and offices.
5. Participates in developing and updating company technical standards and practices.
6. Prepares estimates, schedules, man-hour, manpower, and material forecasts.
7. Understands and applies sound approaches and standards for solving technical problems in applicable discipline, and leads cross‐functional projects within areas of responsibility.
8. Performs administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving timecards, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
9. Develops technical statements of work.
10. Evaluates performance, administers coaching, and conducts annual performance reviews.
11. Develops training materials in areas of subject matter expertise.
12. Develops team members’ capabilities in support of individual career goals and team objectives.
13. Interfaces and coordinates with internal and external clients as required for successful project execution.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

• 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 o