Senior Nuclear Engineering Program Leader

Jobtailor; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior program leader in design engineering to oversee multi-disciplinary teams and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of complex design programs for the nuclear and power industries in the United States.

You will manage technical interfaces, report progress to senior leadership, and coordinate with external partners while upholding strict safety and compliance standards. Candidates should have 8+ years in engineering design or project leadership and a Lean-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related science or technical discipline.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in engineering design and/or project leadership.
• At least 6 years of experience in the nuclear industry or equivalent large-scale new build experience in the power industry.
• Practitioner and/or expert of Lean practices.
• Experience with European customers, projects and combined heat and power applications.
• Liaison between organizations operating in separate geographic locations is required.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Report solid line to the General Manager, Design Engineering.
• Provide program leadership for a diverse team and ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of design product programs.
• Establish and manage technical interfaces between internal and external parties.
• Maintain relationships with engineering managers, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Interface with external partners, customers, and regulatory agencies on technical issues.
• Build estimates and schedules, manage change orders, and respond to corrective actions.
• Coordinate engineering interfaces and drive resolution of technical issues across disciplines.
• Report program progress, performance, and manpower utilization, including delays and errors.
• Manage budgetary risks and opportunities with Product/Projects, Finance, and Operations.
• Support business vision and strategy for new plant initiatives and strategic programs.
• Present product/program strategies, technical roadmaps, risks, and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Guide leadership on management of external resources and quality of deliverables.
• Protect GVH intellectual property rights and ensure nuclear safety/compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Management

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related science or technical discipline

Tools

Engineering Design

Program Leadership

Risk Management

Planning/Scheduling

Change Management

Technical Documentation

Budget Management

Performance Reporting

Compliance Standards

Technical Roadmaps

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a senior program leader in design engineering to oversee multi-disciplinary teams and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of complex design programs for the nuclear and power industries in the United States.

You will manage technical interfaces, report progress to senior leadership, and coordinate with external partners while upholding strict safety and compliance standards. Candidates should have 8+ years in engineering design or project leadership and a Lean-oriented mindset.