Engineering Project Director - Nuclear Systems Delivery

Orano; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Orano in Oak Ridge, Tennessee seeks a Director of Engineering for Project IKE to lead all engineering activities from design through commissioning on site, ensuring alignment with quality, safety, schedule and budget.

You will coordinate closely with the Owner's team, secure major milestones, manage risks and contracts, provide regulatory support to NRC, and build and lead a cross‑functional engineering organization dedicated to safe, compliant project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project from design through commissioning with Owner's team as primary contact.
• Ensure milestones including design variants, approvals, permits, contract execution, testing and commissioning are achieved.
• Identify uncertainties and risks; mobilize SMEs; facilitate trade‑offs and decision processes; provide follow‑up.
• Own project performance with a living Project Management Plan; manage quality, traceability, document control, scope and interfaces.
• Provide regulatory support to NRC; supply evidence and documentation for compliance with project commitments.
• Assume Prime Contractor accountability: construction organization; mobilize supply chains; implement health, safety and environmental measures; manage contracts and regulatory interactions.
• Build, organize, and lead the project engineering team; recruit and coordinate across cross‑functional resources.

Job description

Orano in Oak Ridge, Tennessee seeks a Director of Engineering for Project IKE to lead all engineering activities from design through commissioning on site, ensuring alignment with quality, safety, schedule and budget.

You will coordinate closely with the Owner's team, secure major milestones, manage risks and contracts, provide regulatory support to NRC, and build and lead a cross‑functional engineering organization dedicated to safe, compliant project delivery.