AtkinsRéalis · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineering Lead Energy - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $244K/yr
15+ years expAtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead to serve as an expert in mechanical engineering design for nuclear facilities, leading functional teams and providing technical direction on projects.
MiningConstructionEnergyTransportationCivil EngineeringInfrastructureInnovation Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as the recognized expert on mechanical engineering design for nuclear facilities within AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear
Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues
Recommends Engineering process and service improvements, with a focus on their particular discipline
Identifies innovative solutions to solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. Works independently with guidance only in the most challenging situations
Leads functional teams (e.g., mechanical engineering discipline) for projects, and may lead project teams, meeting milestones and objectives
Regarded as an expert in their discipline, with in-depth expertise in their discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within Nuclear facility design, construction, operations, and maintenance
Work involves directing research and solving unprecedented technical problems of considerable scope and complexity, the solution of which may have a far-reaching impact on extensive technical activities of the firm
Receives general administrative direction. Executes independent decisions and resolves important questions concerning area of expertise, being recognized as a technical authority in his/her field of expertise, on a regional or national basis, both within and outside the company
Provides oversight and supervision of the technical work of senior professionals
Interfaces with senior technical managers and all levels of management throughout the firm
Provides technical direction throughout the company within field of expertise
Establishes technical criteria on projects related to field of expertise and provides technical input/direction to project managers and team members
Represents/defends company's technical work to client, regulatory agencies and others, serving as expert witness at hearings and legal proceedings
Participates in technical and professional organizations at a prominent leadership level
Participates in technical quality assurance reviews
Assists management in conducting project review audits involving specialty discipline
Participates in development and maintenance of firmwide professional standards, guidelines and procedures, including design procedures and technical quality assurance review guidelines for application to project production
Monitors utilization and compliance by technical staff relative to these standards, documents, guidelines and procedures
Participates in the development and implementation of in-house technical development programs and coordinates with operating managers to selectively involve appropriate engineering staff in these in-house programs as well as in outside technical development opportunities (conferences, seminars, student coursework, etc.)
Coordinates with operational managers to identify staffing needs, deficiencies and opportunities for recruitment in technical specialty area. Assists in the identification, screening, recruitment and orientation of qualified candidates to fill key vacancies within specialty field
Leads initiatives with considerable risk and complexity; develops the related strategy for execution
Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop unprecedented solutions
Impacts the direction and resource allocation for initiatives, projects or services; works within general functional policies
Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Requires Bachelor'S or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
This level may be achieved by technical professionals with 15 years of experience. Typical incumbent has 20-25 years of experience
Professional Engineering (PE) License required, with ability to be licensed in multiple jurisdictions
Strong communication skills in a challenging, multi-tiered environment
Strong organizational skills
Ability to foster and achieve goal alignment among participants with differing interests
Expert knowledge of key design codes and standards for commercial nuclear facilities required
Expert knowledge in the use of mechanical design software codes, such as ANSYS, Fluent, and AutoPipe
Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered
Preferred
Participation in appropriate national consensus standard/code committees preferred
Senior design professional on Commercial and Department of Energy nuclear reactor projects preferred
Senior design professional on Commercial and Department of Energy nuclear fuel cycle facilities preferred
Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Leaves of absences options
Flexible work options
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits
Company
AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a global firm offering engineering project management, and design solutions across infrastructure and energy sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$619.47MKey Investors
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
2024-03-26Post Ipo Debt· $294.47M
2022-11-22Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2020-07-21Post Ipo Equity· $25M
Leadership Team
Campbell Gray
Chief Executive Officer
Ian L. Edwards
President & CEO
Recent News
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