Lead Mechanical Engineer ; Project Manager​/Program Manager - Nuclear

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• Responsible for project execution, coordination of resources from each discipline as required.
• Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle.
• Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability. Mentor and coach team members.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client task engineers and stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items.
• Identify and control construction risk.
• Recognize, identify, track and control change.
• Prepare and review modification packages, mechanical drawings, and engineering analyses or evaluations for operating nuclear plants and systems as required.
• Prepare technical specifications and procurement documents, and conduct vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment as required.
• Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• 10 or more years of experience in a technical field (engineering, construction, planning, etc.).
• 5 or more years of experience in the power industry.
• 5 or more years of experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Proven experience completing technical deliverables for modification packages for operating power plants.
• Knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants.
• Engineering design experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Schedule and budget development and management.

• Construction Management, MBA, or other management/business degree.
• PMP Certification.
• Experience writing proposals.

• Lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Direct automation and process‑improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs.
• Value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

• Health Plans:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

$118,023 - $180,313

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