Chief Engineer

MS Technology, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MS Technology, Inc. seeks a Chief Engineer to provide strategic direction and technical leadership for complex nuclear, DOE, and industrial projects. The role oversees engineering quality, design integrity, and regulatory compliance across multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in highly regulated environments and a proven track record in managing large-scale facilities and infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience supporting complex industrial, energy, manufacturing, government, or nuclear projects.
• 10+ years of engineering leadership, technical management, or project leadership experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required. Extensive experience overseeing multidisciplinary engineering and design activities.
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering analyses, calculations, specifications, and design documentation.
• Knowledge of engineering design processes, quality assurance, and project execution methodologies.
• Experience in highly regulated environments including DOE, NNSA, commercial nuclear, defense, or related industries.
• Experience with engineering codes and standards for facility and system design.
• Ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of project risk management, engineering change control, and design integration.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering oversight for complex nuclear, industrial, and government projects.
• Serve as the senior engineering authority responsible for technical quality, design integrity, and engineering excellence.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, process, and instrumentation & controls engineers.
• Establish and maintain engineering processes, procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, analyses, specifications, reports, and design packages.
• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable codes, standards, regulations, quality requirements, and client specifications.
• Support proposal development, technical approach preparation, estimating, and business development activities.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to engineering staff and project teams.
• Lead technical reviews, design reviews, and independent engineering assessments.
• Interface with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders regarding technical matters.
• Support project execution through planning, design, procurement, construction, testing, startup, and commissioning phases.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues, project risks, and design challenges.
• Support recruiting, retention, and professional development of engineering personnel.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Summary

MS Technology, Inc. is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership, engineering oversight, and strategic direction for complex nuclear, industrial, and Department of Energy (DOE) projects. The Chief Engineer serves as the senior technical authority for engineering programs and projects, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, quality, and successful project execution across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading engineering organizations and executing complex facility, system, and infrastructure projects within highly regulated environments such as DOE, NNSA, commercial nuclear, defense, energy, or industrial sectors.

Location

Onsitein Oak Ridge, TN

Salary Range

Depending on Experience

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering oversight for complex nuclear, industrial, and government projects.


• Serve as the senior engineering authority responsible for technical quality, design integrity, and engineering excellence.


• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, process, and instrumentation & controls engineers.


• Establish and maintain engineering processes, procedures, standards, and best practices.


• Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, analyses, specifications, reports, and design packages.


• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable codes, standards, regulations, quality requirements, and client specifications.


• Support proposal development, technical approach preparation, estimating, and business development activities.


• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to engineering staff and project teams.


• Lead technical reviews, design reviews, and independent engineering assessments.


• Interface with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders regarding technical matters.


• Support project execution through planning, design, procurement, construction, testing, startup, and commissioning phases.


• Identify and resolve complex technical issues, project risks, and design challenges.


• Support recruiting, retention, and professional development of engineering personnel.


• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.


• Participate in strategic planning and organizational growth initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.


• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience supporting complex industrial, energy, manufacturing, government, or nuclear projects.


• 10+ years of engineering leadership, technical management, or project leadership experience.


• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required. Extensive experience overseeing multidisciplinary engineering and design activities.


• Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving engineering analyses, calculations, specifications, and design documentation.


• Strong knowledge of engineering design processes, quality assurance requirements, and project execution methodologies.


• Experience working within highly regulated environments including DOE, NNSA, commercial nuclear, defense, or similar industries.


• Experience with engineering codes and standards applicable to facility and system design.


• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Strong understanding of project risk management, engineering change control, and design integration.


• U.S. Citizenship required.


• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.


• Experience supporting DOE Order compliance, nuclear quality assurance programs (e.g., NQA-1), and safety basis requirements.


• Existing DOE Q Clearance, L Clearance, or equivalent security clearance preferred.


• Experience serving as Chief Engineer, Engineering Manager, Technical Director, Discipline Lead, or similar senior engineering leadership role.


• Experience supporting major capital projects, facility modernization efforts, and mission-critical infrastructure programs.

Additional Skills

• Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.


• Strong customer relationship management and client-facing communication abilities.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Ability to work independently while leading diverse engineering teams.


• Ability to manage priorities and perform effectively in fast-paced environments.


• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, project management tools, and engineering management systems.


• Strong commitment to safety, quality, ethics, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement

MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: [e-mail].

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