Lead Nuclear Reactor Project Chief Engineer

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia, seeks a Project Chief Engineer to lead the development of a novel nuclear reactor and plant from product development through delivery and testing.

You will serve as the technical design authority and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, ensuring the integrity of the reactor and plant design while collaborating with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics.
• 15+ years of relevant work experience in nuclear field.
• Experience leading technical teams on medium to large projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical integrity of reactor and plant design.
• Define key technical approaches and problem-solve across disciplines.
• Coordinate with management to ensure high-quality engineering outputs.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and partners on development and testing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia, seeks a Project Chief Engineer to lead the development of a novel nuclear reactor and plant from product development through delivery and testing.

You will serve as the technical design authority and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, ensuring the integrity of the reactor and plant design while collaborating with customers and suppliers.