Senior Nuclear Project Manager

Talantir; United States; Remote; USD 152,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking an experienced Senior Nuclear Project Manager to lead engineering and project execution for nuclear power projects. You will serve as the primary client liaison, driving scope, schedule, cost, and quality while ensuring regulatory and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in nuclear power, extensive project controls experience, and a track record of leading cross-functional teams in high-stakes environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of engineering or project experience, including 6+ years in nuclear power.
• Experience supporting nuclear generation plants or fleets.
• Knowledge of nuclear plant operations, licensing, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nuclear engineering and project execution activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients and internal teams.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to project teams.
• Collaborate with clients to resolve project issues and support continuous improvement.
• Support field activities and plant walkdowns as required.

Skills

Nuclear project management

Client-facing leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Project controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Nuclear Project Manager to lead engineering and project execution efforts for nuclear power projects. This role serves as a key client-facing leader, managing scope, schedule, cost, and quality while ensuring regulatory and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nuclear engineering and project execution activities
• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients and internal teams
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Provide technical leadership and direction to project teams
• Collaborate with clients to resolve project issues and support continuous improvement
• Support field activities and plant walkdowns as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 10+ years of engineering or project experience, including 6+ years in nuclear power
• Experience supporting nuclear generation plants or fleets
• Knowledge of nuclear plant operations, licensing, and project controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• PE (EIT or PE) and/or PMP certification

Pay: $110.00 - $125.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience

• working at a nuclear power plant: 6 years (Required)
• nuclear power project management: 8 years (Required)
• power uprate modification: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote