Design Authority Project Engineer – Site Projects Engineering (Advanced Reactors)

Framatome-North-America; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentives

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Framatome is seeking an experienced engineer to coordinate all engineering work, plan and implement a solution to address client needs, and ensure the project stays on budget and schedule across North America.

You will supervise engineers and technicians, define staffing needs, review drawings and calculations, support readiness reviews and commissioning, and ensure designs meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with project lifecycles, methodologies, and phases.
• Knowledge of engineering disciplines.
• Supply chain and procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all engineering work, maintains overall technical solution, develops procedures, and acquires required tools and materials to implement the contract within budget and schedule.
• Plans, organizes, implements and follows through to completion a solution addressing client needs.
• Defines and forecasts necessary skills and work arrangements to support project objectives (staffing decisions).
• May supervise/coordinate day-to-day operations of engineers, designers, engineering technicians and others.
• Represents the Company in communications with other organizations to resolve questions and coordinate work.
• Proposes plans and cost improvement programs to help the project achieve business objectives.

Skills

Project coordination

Engineering leadership

Regulatory compliance

Hazard analysis

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Alternative engineering degrees (Physics / Engineering Tech / Engineering Science)

Job description

Why This Role Is Critical

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn't be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet's greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

What You'll Do Day-To-Day

• Coordinates all engineering work (maintains overall technical solution, development of procedures, definition and acquisition of required tools, materials, etc.) and other preparations which will be required to implement the contract within budget/schedule.
• Plans, organizes, implements and follows through to completion a solution to address client's need.
• Defines and forecasts the necessary skills and work arrangements to support the objectives of the project (supports decisions on emergent work staffing).
• May supervise/coordinate day-to-day operations of engineers, designers, engineering technicians and others who assist in completion of specific project assignments.
• Represents the Company in communication with other organizations to resolve questions, plan, and coordinate work.
• Proposes plans and cost improvement programs that allow the project to achieve its business objectives.

Preferred Skills

• Own the technical definition of manufacturing processes for advanced reactor HALEU (10-20% enriched uranium) fuel forms.
• Develop, maintain, and control technical bases/bases of design, process specification and engineering requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical decision maker for assigned process systems, ensuring design intent, safety basis, and regulatory compliance are preserved.
• Lead engineering evaluations, design changes, and configuration management activities for production equipment and process flows.
• Coordinate with Process Engineering, Operations, and Quality to translate development concepts into manufacturable, compliant, and reliable processes.
• Review and approve engineering documents (drawings, calculations, process flows, hazard analyses, test plans, and technical reports).
• Support nuclear material handling and process design considerations related to HALEU fuel.
• Troubleshoot technical issues on the production floor; develop and implement corrective actions and sustainable long-term solutions.
• Identify and implement technology improvements, equipment upgrades, and process optimizations.
• Ensure designs meet applicable nuclear, safety, and quality and plant standards.
• Interface with EHS&L, Criticality Safety, and MC&A to ensure technical changes maintain the facility’s safety basis and licensed limits.
• Manage engineering tasks and contribute engineering leadership to larger capital or site projects.
• Document technical decisions and maintain traceability of design rationale across the project lifecycle.
• Support readiness reviews, qualification activities, and commissioning of new or modified equipment and processes.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Good knowledge of project life cycles, methodologies and phases.
• Good understanding of specific engineering discipline.
• Supply chain and procurement practices.
• Budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Stakeholder coordination, team collaboration, client presentations.
• Prioritization, deadline tracking, multitasking. Root cause analysis, innovative thinking, adaptability.

Total Rewards Package

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $126,000 - $171,000and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE810AppendixA).