Senior Chief Engineer - Nuclear & DOE Projects

MS Technology, Inc; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

MS Technology, Inc is seeking a Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership for nuclear, industrial, and DOE projects. The role acts as the senior technical authority ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires extensive experience leading engineering organizations within regulated environments, mentoring staff, and driving engineering excellence through design reviews and risk management in Oak Ridge, TN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience on complex industrial, energy, manufacturing, government, or nuclear projects.
• 10+ years in engineering leadership, technical management, or project leadership.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required; extensive multidisciplinary oversight.
• Experience reviewing analyses, calculations, specifications, and design documentation.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design processes, QA requirements, and project execution methodologies.
• Experience in highly regulated environments including DOE, NNSA, or defense industries.
• Experience with facility and system design codes and standards.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering oversight for complex nuclear, industrial, and government projects.
• Serve as the senior engineering authority for technical quality and design integrity.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and controls.
• Establish and maintain engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables and design packages.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Support proposal development and technical approaches.
• Mentor and guide engineering staff and project teams.
• Lead technical reviews and independent assessments.
• Interface with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

PE License

Regulatory compliance

DOE/regulated projects

Engineering management

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

MS Technology, Inc is seeking a Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership for nuclear, industrial, and DOE projects. The role acts as the senior technical authority ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires extensive experience leading engineering organizations within regulated environments, mentoring staff, and driving engineering excellence through design reviews and risk management in Oak Ridge, TN.