This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Nuclear Design based in the United States.
This remote leadership role is designed for an experienced nuclear engineering professional who wants to contribute to the development of advanced energy solutions.
The position focuses on leading nuclear design activities, managing technical teams, and ensuring successful delivery of fuel design programs.
You will oversee complex engineering work involving core design, neutronics analysis, fuel design, and licensing requirements.
The role combines technical expertise, team leadership, and collaboration with engineering, regulatory, and operational stakeholders.
You will help maintain design integrity, support customer programs, and improve nuclear technology solutions.
This opportunity is ideal for a strategic technical leader who can manage complex projects while remaining engaged in engineering activities.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Nuclear Design based in the United States.
This remote leadership role is designed for an experienced nuclear engineering professional who wants to contribute to the development of advanced energy solutions.
The position focuses on leading nuclear design activities, managing technical teams, and ensuring successful delivery of fuel design programs.
You will oversee complex engineering work involving core design, neutronics analysis, fuel design, and licensing requirements.
The role combines technical expertise, team leadership, and collaboration with engineering, regulatory, and operational stakeholders.
You will help maintain design integrity, support customer programs, and improve nuclear technology solutions.
This opportunity is ideal for a strategic technical leader who can manage complex projects while remaining engaged in engineering activities.
Accountabilities:
- Provide technical direction and daily management for engineering teams responsible for core design, neutronics analysis, fuel design, thermal-mechanical analysis, and related engineering activities.
- Maintain design basis discipline by ensuring engineering outputs align with licensed design requirements, approved methodologies, and applicable nuclear standards.
- Manage configuration control of core design documentation, fuel specifications, and licensing commitments.
- Identify potential licensing impacts and collaborate with regulatory teams to define appropriate strategies.
- Oversee technical relationships with suppliers, including fuel manufacturers and software vendors.
- Develop technical requirements, statements of work, schedules, resource plans, and project execution strategies.
- Coordinate design interfaces between nuclear design and related disciplines, including safety analysis, licensing, operations, and plant design.
- Review and approve engineering specifications, calculations, reports, and technical documentation.
- Lead technical reviews, audits, and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Support customer, regulator, and external stakeholder interactions.
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development support to engineering team members.
- Promote strong safety culture, quality standards, and continuous improvement across all activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience in a relevant technical area.
- At least 5 years of leadership, supervisory, or team management experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of nuclear fuel design, core design, neutronics analysis, reload design, and related engineering methods.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex technical programs.
- Familiarity with nuclear regulatory requirements, including NRC-approved methods, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1 standards.
- Eligibility to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 requirements.
- Proven ability to coordinate technical interfaces and deliver engineering solutions within project timelines.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to build collaborative teams, mentor engineers, and manage competing priorities.
- Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel as required for business needs.
- Target base salary range of $150,537–$181,683 annually, with a full salary range of $134,964–$211,098 depending on experience, skills, education, and other factors.
- Remote work flexibility within the contiguous United States.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative nuclear energy solutions and advanced technology development.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering experts and industry professionals.
- Supportive work environment focused on safety, quality, and technical excellence.