Engineer Project Lead III

Framatome; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 (base)

Health & Wellness

Retirement: 401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks vacation,

8 sick days, 13 paid holidays

Extra Perks: education reimbursement,

Job summary

Framatome in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a qualified engineer to support licensing of fuel products for commercial nuclear reactors. You will partner with project managers and engineering teams on large, multi-discipline initiatives, develop and execute project plans, and provide status updates to management and regulators.

The role emphasizes independent work, adherence to standards, and proactive problem-solving, with opportunities to lead and mentor teammates while advancing nuclear safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; other degrees may be accepted.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Good problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Displays informal leadership characteristics.
• Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking.
• Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Working with Project Managers and Engineering teams on large projects in support of the licensing of Fuel products in Commercial Nuclear Reactors.
• Creating and Executing project plans.
• Receiving status updates from multiple Engineering disciplines.
• Providing status updates to management.
• Facilitating the solution for technical issues related to Neutronics, Safety Analysis, Thermal-Hydraulics, or Fuel Rod Analyses.
• Delivering or supporting communication to customers or regulators.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership attributes

Questioning attitude

Self-checking

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology or Engineering Science may be accepted

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

• Performs non-standard engineering, varied engineering, and new-to-you assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems and resolution of quality events.
• Receives minimal assistance and instruction and works autonomously on most assignments and solutions.
• Ensures compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards.
• Independently evaluates, selects and applies a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.
• Continues to develop knowledge of organization, processes and customers.
• Works on special projects, as directed.
• Provides suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.
• Maintain a safety mindset.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with the Safety Analyses necessary to support the licensing basis for commercial nuclear power plants.
• Experience leading or managing a technical project with multiple teams/disciplines.
• Knowledge of Pressurized Water Reactor systems and function.
• Experience communicating technical subjects to multiple stakeholders.
• Display positive and effective team interaction

Responsibilities:

• Working with Project Managers and Engineering teams on large projects in support of the licensing of Fuel products in Commercial Nuclear Reactors.
• Creating and Executing project plans.
• Receiving status updates from multiple Engineering disciplines.
• Providing status updates to management.
• Facilitating the solution for technical issues that could be related to Neutronics, Safety Analysis, Thermal-Hydraulics, or Fuel Rod Analyses.
• Delivering or supporting communication to customers or regulators.

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 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Good problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Displays informal leadership characteristics.
• Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking.
• Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.

Total Rewards Package

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 and 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 / Affican?

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).