BEO – Director of Engineering

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.

-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit .

Follow us on , , and . Welcome to BWXT. We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you’ll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

At BWXT, we are committed to delivering innovative nuclear solutions that contribute to a better world. We recently announced a new venture in advanced uranium enrichment, designed to support a new era of energy innovation and national security while modernizing the fuel cycle. As a trusted leader in nuclear operations, we are expanding into the enrichment sector and are actively seeking visionary leaders to help shape the future of nuclear energy in the United States.

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead our uranium enrichment engineering department, oversee multi-site technical operations, and drive strategic excellence across federal, commercial, and national security programs.

On-site in Oak Ridge, TN.

• Provide strategic leadership over engineering functions including design, systems, nuclear safety, and process engineering across DOE and NRC programs.
• Direct multi-disciplinary engineering teams supporting capital nuclear projects, facility startup, readiness assessments, and safety basis development.
• Serve as the company’s principal technical authority on regulatory compliance with 10 CFR 830, 10 CFR 50, 10 CFR 70, ASME B31.3, DOE Orders (e.g., 420.1, 426.2), and NRC Technical Specifications.
• Oversee development and peer review of Safety Evaluation Reports, IROFS determinations, and licensing amendment requests.
• Drive integration of engineering, construction, and operations functions during project startup and commissioning phases.
• Guide root cause evaluations, risk assessments, and reliability studies for safety-class and safety-significant systems.
• Represent BWXT with key clients including DOE, NNSA, NRC, and national laboratories; brief senior federal and executive leadership on engineering and safety initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategic growth initiatives and mentor emerging technical leaders.
• Ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement in engineering deliverables, aligned with Six Sigma methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), Tennessee or equivalent state.
• 20+ years of experience in nuclear engineering, operations, and regulatory oversight.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence at executive and federal levels.
• Excellent written communication and technical report authorship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (active clearance strongly preferred).
• Ability to report to an…