Civil Engineering Lead Energy – Remote
Richland, Washington, United States of America
Job Description
Your Role
- Serves as the recognized expert on civil engineering design for nuclear facilities within AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear.
- Anticipates internal or external business challenges and regulatory issues.
- Recommends engineering process and service improvements, with a focus on the civil engineering discipline.
- Identifies innovative solutions to unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business.
- Works independently, requiring guidance only in the most challenging situations.
- Leads civil engineering functional teams and may lead project teams in meeting milestones and objectives.
- Applies extensive civil engineering expertise and broad knowledge of nuclear facility design, construction, operations, and maintenance.
- Directs research and resolves unprecedented technical problems of considerable scope and complexity.
- Makes independent decisions and resolves important technical questions while serving as a regional or national authority within and outside the company.
- Provides oversight and supervision for the technical work of senior professionals.
- Interfaces with senior technical managers and all levels of company management.
- Provides companywide technical direction within the position's area of expertise.
- Establishes project technical criteria and provides technical direction to project managers and team members.
- Represents and defends the company's technical work before clients, regulatory agencies, hearings, and legal proceedings.
- Participates in technical and professional organizations at a prominent leadership level.
- Participates in technical quality assurance reviews and assists with specialty discipline project audits.
- Develops and maintains companywide professional standards, guidelines, design procedures, and technical quality assurance requirements.
- Monitors technical staff compliance with professional standards, procedures, guidelines, and technical documentation.
- Participates in developing and implementing internal technical development programs.
- Coordinates employee participation in conferences, seminars, coursework, and other professional development opportunities.
- Works with operational managers to identify staffing needs, workforce deficiencies, and recruitment opportunities.
- Assists with identifying, screening, recruiting, and orienting qualified candidates for key technical vacancies.
- Leads initiatives involving considerable risk and complexity and develops the related execution strategy.
- Uses conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions for complex problems with broad business impact.
- Influences the direction and allocation of resources for initiatives, projects, and services.
- Communicates complex ideas, anticipates objections, and persuades senior stakeholders to consider different perspectives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
About You
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering.
- At least 15 years of relevant technical experience. Typical candidates at this level have 20 to 25 years of experience.
- Professional Engineer license required, with the ability to obtain licensure in multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong communication skills within a challenging, multitiered environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to establish goal alignment among participants with differing interests.
- Expert knowledge of design codes and standards governing commercial nuclear facilities.
- Participation in appropriate national consensus standards or code committees is preferred.
Codes and Standards
- NRC Regulatory Guides 1.136 and 1.142.
- ACI 318, ACI 349, and ACI 359 requirements for concrete structures.
- NRC Regulatory Guide 1.243 and ANSI/AISC N690 requirements for safety related steel structures.
- NRC guidelines for Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis for nuclear power reactors.
Technical and Industry Experience
- Expert knowledge of civil and structural design software, including ANSYS.
- Structural Engineer license is desirable.
- Senior design experience involving commercial and Department of Energy nuclear reactor projects.
- Senior design experience involving commercial and Department of Energy nuclear fuel cycle facilities.
- Nuclear Steam Supply System Original Equipment Manufacturer experience.
Compensation
Expected compensation depends on the candidate's skills, experience, and geographic location.
Rewards and Benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence are the foundation of how the organization operates. These values shape the company culture, guide decisions, and support an environment where employees can grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on employment status, benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company paid life insurance
- Short term and long term disability benefits
- Employer matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- Leave of absence options
- Flexible work options
- Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary benefits
About AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a world class engineering services and nuclear organization. The company connects people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.
Its global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers works with clients and industry partners to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.
Employment Information
Additional Information
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Job reference R-156714 · #LI-Remote
