Manager - New Nuclear Development

Dominion Engineering, Inc.; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Dominion Engineering, Inc. in Reston, VA seeks a Manager of the New Nuclear Deployment division to lead engineering activities for advanced reactors, SMRs, and related nuclear applications, combining hands‑on leadership with client engagement and staff development.

The role directs scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality across a diverse portfolio, with 5+ years of reactor deployment experience and a BS/MS in engineering; travel up to 25% and remote work flexibility are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in new reactor deployment.
• Direct experience with new reactor technologies is required.
• BS or MS in Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, Materials, Electrical, or related engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Leads proposal development, including scope, basis of estimate, pricing, and teaming.
• Leads execution of new nuclear projects with scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality.
• Performs and directs engineering evaluations supporting design, licensing, and deployment readiness.
• Prepares and reviews technical reports and client deliverables.
• Serves as the primary technical point of contact for advanced reactor and SMR developer clients.
• Mentors and develops junior engineering staff and supports resource planning.
• Represents Dominion at industry forums, codes and standards committees, and conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Staff development

Project management

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Drug screening pass

Authorized to work in US

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

Job description

As Manager of the New Nuclear Deployment division, the candidate will lead technical activities supporting the deployment of advanced reactors, small modular reactors (SMRs), large light water reactors, and other novel nuclear applications. The role combines hands‑on engineering leadership with client engagement, proposal development, and staff development across a portfolio of reactor developer, utility, and government-sponsored work spanning design support, licensing support, component and materials engineering, and deployment readiness.

Dominion Engineering, Inc. (Dominion), an Allied Power business is seeking an experienced engineer with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in new reactor deployment and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering. Direct experience working on new reactor technologies is required, and experience spanning multiple advanced reactor and/or SMR designs is strongly preferred. This position is an opportunity to lead client relationships and technical scope on first‑of‑a‑kind projects, grow a technical team, and take on increasing responsibility for the division’s portfolio.

This position requires strict adherence to nuclear industry principles, including but not limited to:

• Commitment to personal, industrial, and nuclear safety
• Verbatim compliance with written work instructions and procedures
• Fitness for Duty – Drug and Alcohol‑Free workplace
• Use of Human Performance Tools

Reports to: Sr. Director – New Nuclear Deployment

Ability to work from Reston, VA headquarters is considered desired but not required. As manager, colocation with the managed team is desirable. However, remote work can be accommodated.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Leads proposal development, including scope, basis of estimate, pricing, and teaming
• Leads execution of new nuclear projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality
• Performs and directs engineering evaluations supporting new reactor design, licensing, and deployment readiness
• Prepares and reviews technical reports and client deliverables
• Serves as the primary technical point of contact for advanced reactor and SMR developer clients
• Identifies, creates, and captures new opportunities with reactor developers, utilities, EPCs, national laboratories, and industry organizations
• Mentors and develops junior engineering staff and supports resource planning across the division
• Represents Dominion at industry forums, codes and standards committees, and conferences
• Working level knowledge of advanced reactor and SMR technologies, including light water SMRs and one or more non‑light‑water technologies (high temperature gas‑cooled, sodium fast, molten salt, heat pipe, etc.)
• Understanding of the new reactor deployment lifecycle from conceptual design through licensing, construction, commissioning, and power ascension
• Familiarity with NRC licensing pathways and requirements (10 CFR Parts 50, 52, 53, and 57)
• Familiarity with nuclear quality assurance requirements (10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA-1) and applicable ASME codes and standards
• Project management capability: scope definition, schedule and budget control, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams
• Strong client‑facing communication and relationship development skills
• Business development instinct: able to identify follow‑on work and convert technical credibility into new scope, and then deliver results
• Ability to mentor and develop diverse junior engineering staff
• Strong analytical skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Detail‑oriented and self‑directed
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence use in professional settings
• Technical depth in one or more of the following:
• Reactor systems, primary components, and balance of plant design
• Materials, chemistry, and corrosion under advanced reactor conditions
• Thermal hydraulics and heat transfer
• Component design, qualification, and testing
• Licensing basis development and regulatory engagement
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time (e.g., for customer / industry meetings, developer and site visits, and occasional field support)
• Ability to pass a drug screening test and background security investigation
• Authorized to work in the United States

Physical Demands:

• Work in an office and laboratory environment
• Overtime and non‑standard work hours as required
• Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment
• Substantial footwear must be worn.
• Climb stairways, ladders, and work from aerial equipment
• Work in and around rotating equipment, high voltage electrical equipment, high noise areas and elevations
• Daily work expectation requires ability to perform tasks by walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and climbing (up to 25 pounds) in position above and below head, and extended from body to complete repairs
• Lift, carry, position and use tools and/or equipment (weighing up to 25 lbs.)
• Ability to twist the body and neck while driving company vehicles or operating company equipment
• Work with and around hazardous and non‑hazardous materials (reference the waste management guidance manual)

Required Education, Experience, Certification and Licenses:

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, Materials, or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, including direct experience supporting new reactor technologies
• Experience across multiple advanced reactor and/or SMR designs preferred
• Prior project management, consulting, or client‑facing experience preferred

Allied Power, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Allied Power, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. At Allied Power, we are committed to transparency and employee well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, health insurance plans (medical, dental, and vision), generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with company matching. Additionally, we provide life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Please note that paid time off (PTO) is available for eligible positions.