Project Engineering Manager , Nuclear

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Charlotte, NC, US

United Engineers and Constructors, an Aecon Company, is seeking one (1) Project Engineering Manager to support engineering and design for new Nuclear Generating Stations associated with Small Modular Reactor and Larger Scale Nuclear technologies. The successful candidate will lead the project engineering effort, working as a liaison with the clients, partners and with a team of Engineers and Designers on the support of conceptual, preliminary and detailed engineering and design development working in conjunction with fully integrated Engineering, Procurement and Construction project scopes of work.

• Provide engineering management and guidance to subordinate staff, enforces company and project policies.
• Plans and manage work activities to ensure successful project execution while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Often working under the supervision of a Project Manager or above, demonstrates and provides project leadership in their area of responsibility.
• Supervises and delegates tasks among project staff.
• Monitors day-to-day activities and consistently demonstrates the ability to proactively identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyze the issues using all appropriate resources, develop alternatives, and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources and capabilities of other groups for appropriate incorporation into project organization.
• Clearly understands the scope of work and contract requirements or those requirements that pertain to his/her area of responsibility.
• Supports or conducts formal status reporting and presentations to client and/or management.

• B.S. Engineering Degree from an accredited university in an Engineering Discipline Ability to manage projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in any State with ability to be licensed in other States by Comity
• Minimum 6 years of experience working with nuclear plant engineering and design.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership position or supervisory capacity.
• Takes ownership of engineering work performed on a project.
• Experience working with others in a Project Team environment.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work in a multi-tasked environment.
• Basic understanding of project performance metrics (PI and SPI).
• Field experience, and ability to perform site walk-downs.

• Vacation - Paid Time Off
• This role is eligible to participate in Aecon’s discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
• Tuition Reimbursement (strong career growth support for approved degrees, diplomas and courses)
• Green Home Energy Benefit (a subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

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