Nuclear jobs in United States

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"Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the nuclear industry by fostering key relationships and driving innovative solutions?"

Due to the continued growth and expansion of our Nuclear Team, we are seeking a dynamic Head Of Civil and Structural Engineering to lead AECOM's strategic relationships with major UK nuclear accounts. In this high-profile role, you will have the vision, passion and track record required to continue the growth of our civil and structural engineering design offering, undertaking a business development role as well as engineering design role. You will lead the continued development of a strong team to whom you will provide leadership and robust management. Within this leadership role you will be the first point of direct contact with Clients, Partners and Contractors.

Here's what you'll do:

• Lead and manage the AECOM Nuclear Civil and Structural Engineering Design Team
• Resource allocation to projects
• Manage SQEP portfolio
• Identify and manage training requirements for the team
• Recruitment
• Lead Verification
• Strategic planning
• Ensure the team is up to date with latest design standards and regulatory requirements
• Disseminate key LFE
• Business development and stakeholder management
• Mentoring
• Maintain and develop links with Professional Bodies (ICE & IStructE)
• Provide technical input to ITT returns
• Audit project design delivery

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic nuclear team, which boasts a team of leading and innovating industry experts. Collaborate with top-tier engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful nuclear projects.
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

• Experience of leading teams delivering complex solutions, integrating across engineering disciplines
• Demonstrable expertise with a track record of successful application of specialist knowledge or skills
• Experience working in a role where design was a major part of the role
• Extensive post Chartership experience working in roles where your engineering knowledge of relevant practices, techniques and procedures is a key attribute
• Able to demonstrate extensive experience of the Nuclear Sector, including new build and decommissioning projects
• Experience in roles reliant upon professional engineering expertise and judgement
• Able to demonstrate excellent leadership capability and provide strategic guidance based on knowledge and experience of projects across a portfolio to inform and direct projects and programmes
• Demonstrable record of successful delivery, including positions influencing other professional engineers in the definition, implementation and delivery of engineering work packages
• Ability to provide leadership and undertake business development in a key area within an engineering function including acting as a custodian of resource and expertise
• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of seismic/numerical modelling including finite element analysis, soil/structure and structure/soil/structure analysis in order to lead in this field
• Able to establish new/or enhance existing processes/procedures
• Able to prepare and deliver technical presentations
• Maintaining and developing links with Professional Bodies (ICE & IStructE)
• Comfortable in carrying out peer reviews of both internal and external technical submissions
• Understanding of design principles and ability to apply them
• Have a working knowledge of European and American Standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Essential Qualifications

• Civil or Structural Engineering Degree, or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with MIStructE / MICE or equivalent institution

Desirable Qualifications

• Fellow of appropriate Institution (ICE/IStructE)

At AECOM, we believe in creating a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference in the nuclear industry, we want to hear from you.

Security Clearance

Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements. This is necessary for you to work on the full range of projects requiring security clearance at AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited.

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