Mechanical Engineering Manager Energy - Remote

AtkinsRealis Nuclear Secured LLC; Emory Heights (TN); Remote; USD 119,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the design and development of mechanical systems for small modular reactor and fuel-cycle facilities. The role is remote with leadership of a mechanical engineering team and interfaces across management levels.

The position requires 15+ years post-baccalaureate experience, 5+ years of people management, and a PE license is preferred. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to align diverse stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of fifteen years of post-baccalaureate experience.
• Minimum of five years managing individuals or teams.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license desired; multi-jurisdiction licensing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of mechanical systems for nuclear projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of mechanical engineers; appraisal and growth.
• Interface with senior managers and program managers to align goals.
• Identify staffing needs and recruit key personnel; ensure staffing sufficiency.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Staffing/recruiting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager - Remote. This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office. Your role AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear is the subsidiary of AtkinsRéalis focused on serving government and commercial clients within the Nuclear sector in the United States. We are focused on being recognized as a premier nuclear solutions company in the United States, delivering engineering, operations, and project management services.

Serves both legacy and new build nuclear clients who are designing, building, upgrading, operating and maintaining nuclear power generation and fuel cycle assets. We are a growing business, building on the foundation of our US government fuel cycle business, our international position as an Original Equipment Manufactor (OEM) and nuclear reactor technology provider, and our world-wide nuclear new build and legacy nuclear fleet maintenance experience.

Manages the design and development of mechanical systems for small modular reactor and nuclear fuel cycle facility projects. Leads and supervises a team of mechanical engineers designing systems, structures and components for major small modular reactor, fuel fabrication, and fuel recycling facilities. Manages staff performance. Receives general administrative direction. Executes independent decisions and resolves important questions concerning the design and development of the small modular reactor. Interfaces with senior technical managers, program managers, and all levels of management throughout the firm. Identifies staffing needs, deficiencies and opportunities for recruitment of required staff. Identifies, screens, recruits and orients qualified candidates to fill key vacancies. Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view. Performs other duties as assigned.

About you

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering discipline. Minimum of fifteen years post-baccalaureate experience. Minimum of five years of experience managing individuals or teams. Strong communication skills in a challenging, multi-tiered environment. Strong organizational skills. Ability to foster and achieve goal alignment among participants with differing interests. Knowledge of key design standards and licensing requirements for commercial nuclear facilities required. Professional Engineering (PE) License desired, with ability to be licensed in multiple jurisdictions. Senior design professional on Commercial nuclear reactor projects. Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values - Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence - are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $119,000 - $199,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here. AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. Unless expressly authorized by AtkinsRéalis, candidates may not use generative artificial intelligence tools, real-time interview coaching applications, or AI-generated responses created during the interview. Candidates are expected to accurately represent their qualifications, experience, knowledge, and abilities throughout the recruitment process. The use of unauthorized assistance, misrepresentation of credentials or experience, or any conduct that compromises the integrity of the selection process may result in disqualification from further consideration or withdrawal of an employment offer, at the discretion of AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or selection process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.