Engineering Manager - Civil/Structural Design (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

gevernova; United States; Remote; USD 132,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health coverage

retirement savings with employer

paid holidays and permissive time off

parental leave

disability and life insurance

tuition and adoption assistance

employee support resources

Job summary

Gevernova in the United States seeks a senior civil/structural engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on reactor building design and support for other plant structures. The role blends technical authority with people management, project oversight, and stakeholder engagement to deliver safe, code-compliant engineering from concept through construction.

The preferred location is Wilmington, North Carolina, though qualified U.S.-based remote candidates may be considered. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural/mechanical engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• 15+ years of experience in nuclear, power, or a comparable industry.
• 10+ years designing, developing, and deploying power plants or similar facilities in power, process, or marine industries.
• At least three years leading or supervising engineers on multidisciplinary projects, including in a matrix organization.
• U.S. or Canadian Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government authorization for access to export-controlled information, if required.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve engineering calculations, designs, specifications, reports, and construction documents; serve as a technical authority for complex structural issues.
• Set design procedures and quality expectations, ensuring work complies with relevant codes and regulatory requirements.
• Manage, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, and technical specialists; support performance and career growth.
• Plan staffing and workload across projects and oversee deliverables, schedules, budgets, and quality.
• Coordinate with project management and other engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical teams.
• Engage clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulators; support proposals, scope definition, and contract discussions.
• Manage budgets, labor forecasts, project performance, and efficiency improvements, while supporting audits and safety, environmental, and permitting requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Structural engineering

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural/mechanical engineering

Job description

Role overview

Lead a multidisciplinary civil and structural engineering team responsible primarily for reactor building design and support for other plant structures. The role blends technical authority, people and workload management, project oversight, and stakeholder engagement to deliver safe, code-compliant engineering from concept through construction support. The preferred location is Wilmington, North Carolina, though qualified U.S.-based remote candidates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve engineering calculations, designs, specifications, reports, and construction documents; serve as a technical authority for complex structural issues.
• Set design procedures and quality expectations, ensuring work complies with relevant codes and regulatory requirements.
• Manage, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, and technical specialists; support performance and career growth.
• Plan staffing and workload across projects and oversee deliverables, schedules, budgets, and quality.
• Coordinate with project management and other engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical teams.
• Engage clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulators; support proposals, scope definition, and contract discussions.
• Manage budgets, labor forecasts, project performance, and efficiency improvements, while supporting audits and safety, environmental, and permitting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 15 years of experience in nuclear, power, or a comparable industry.
• At least 10 years designing, developing, and deploying power plants or similar facilities in power, process, or marine industries, including high-reliability or harsh-environment work.
• At least three years leading or supervising engineers on multidisciplinary projects, including in a matrix organization.
• U.S. or Canadian Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government authorization for access to export-controlled information, if required for the role.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in structural engineering or a related field.
• Experience with nuclear regulations and licensing in the United States and internationally, especially boiling water reactor technology.
• Knowledge of seismic design, advanced structural analysis, and international design standards.
• PMP certification and experience coordinating teams across locations.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and facilitation skills for both technical and business audiences.

Benefits and work setup

Remote work may be considered for qualified U.S.-based candidates. The stated U.S. salary range is $131,700–$219,300, with geographic pay adjustments in some areas and discretionary annual bonus eligibility.

• health coverage
• retirement savings with employer contributions
• paid holidays and permissive time off
• parental leave
• disability and life insurance
• tuition and adoption assistance
• employee support resources

Relocation assistance is not provided.