Senior Project Manager or Technical Advisor, New Nuclear

Nuclear Energy Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 159 000 - 238 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Healthcare plans through CareFirst

Employer matched 401(k)

Vacation & Sick Leave

Dental and Vision coverage

Resumo da oferta

Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) is seeking a Senior Project Manager or Technical Advisor with a deep background in the commercial nuclear industry to lead NEI projects and regulatory policy efforts. The role emphasizes coordination with NEI members and government agencies to promote conditions favorable for deploying new nuclear plants.

The Senior Project Manager requires a minimum of 5 years of nuclear energy experience, while the Technical Advisor role calls for 15+ years.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years of nuclear energy experience for Senior Project Manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage NEI projects to improve deployment prospects for new nuclear plants.
• Develop NEI regulatory and policy positions to support a favorable environment for new plants.
• Interface with NEI members, government, industry organizations, and NGOs on new nuclear initiatives.
• Lead and provide expert leadership within NEI and the industry on new nuclear initiatives.

Conhecimentos

Oral and written communication

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Nuclear energy knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This position is available at a Senior Project Manager, or Technical Advisor level, dependent on years of experience. Candidates for a Senior Project Manager role will need to have a minimum of 5 years of experience including technical, regulatory, and policy expertise in the commercial nuclear industry. Candidates with additional years of experience may be considered for the Technical Advisor role based on their overall experience and background.

Primary Purpose:

• Develop and manage NEI projects designed to improve the nuclear energy industry’s prospects for deploying new nuclear power plants, including advanced LWRs, SMRs, non-LWRs, and micro-reactors.
• Develop NEI regulatory and policy positions to ensure a supportive commercial environment for the deployment of new nuclear plants.
• Interface with NEI members, the government, industry organizations, and NGOs on new nuclear initiatives and issues.
• Serve as NEI expert for, and provide leadership within NEI and the industry, on new nuclear initiatives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is primarily accountable for the technical expertise, management, and coordination of pertinent activities and information concerning New Nuclear issues being addressed by NEI. Situations may arise where this position may be assigned to coordinate, or participate with, other NEI staff members on a team to address an issue with the objective of bringing the issue to an acceptable resolution. This position is part of a team of new nuclear experts that lead the organization and industry in promoting the conditions necessary for successful new nuclear deployment to meet climate, energy, environmental, economic and national security goals. The incumbent has a responsibility to keep his or her Senior Director informed of the status of the respective issues.

Responsibilities include any projects, as assigned, within the range of issues that are the responsibility of the New Nuclear Department in the Technical and Regulatory Services Division. Specific responsibilities include leading regulatory topics of new reactor siting, site characterization approaches, and domestic and international regulatory efficiency.

This position is responsible for developing an accurate definition of the issue; for providing analysis to NEI management for their determination if there is a generic industry problem, and providing the necessary information for communication to NEI members. He/she must also possess the ability for strategic planning in his/her area of responsibility.

This position requires careful coordination of industry activities related to specific issues, including coordination with NEI members, with owners’ groups, and with other industry organizations. Routine interaction with the NRC, and other government agencies under the direction of the Senior Director, are also required to maintain effective communication on the issues and plans for resolution. Additionally, he/she must have the ability to interact with senior managers of NEI’s member organizations.

The incumbent is required to properly utilize and coordinate NEI Working Groups and Issue Task Forces, as well as any other applicable industry sponsored committee or activity. He/she may be required to chair an Issue Task Force or other NEI sponsored meeting.

This requires the ability to analyze and understand the components of an issue, from both NEI members' and external stakeholders’ perspectives, in order to prioritize the activities necessary for resolving the issue. Analytical abilities and an excellent sense of judgement are imperative to the decision-making required in this position. The incumbent is expected to work independently with light supervision.

Job Specifications:

Senior Project Manager: Minimum 5 years of nuclear energy experience.
Technical Advisor: A minimum of 15 years of nuclear energy experience.

Nuclear energy experience is preferably at a utility, NSSS vendor or government. There is a preference for experience related to new reactor licensing in the U.S, use of IAEA safety standards, engagement with the Department of Defense in their use of nuclear energy, and the development of training programs. The incumbent is expected to have the ability to obtain a Security Clearance at the Secret Level or greater.

Knowledge:

In addition to the technical, business, organizational and managerial skills identified above, the incumbent must possess an understanding of nuclear regulation, preferably as it relates new reactors. He/She should be knowledgeable of the principles of government incentives and programs for the commercialization of new reactors. Finally, although detailed legal knowledge is not required, he/she should have an understanding of the principles associated with new reactor technology development.

Skills & Abilities:

Excellence in oral and written communications
Excellence in strategic and analytical thinking
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical or scientific discipline

Pay Range:

For individuals who reside in the Washington, DC metro area, the salary range for the Senior Project Manager position is $158,846 to $238,269, and the salary range for the Technical Advisor position is $191,360 to $287,040.

Typically, new hires are brought into the organization at a salary between the minimum and midpoint of the range, depending on factors such as qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted salary for the position.

Healthcare:
NEI offers 3 PPO healthcare plans through CareFirst Administrators.

• Choice - Provides comprehensive coverage for both In-Network and Out of Network services
• Standard - Provides similar coverage to the Choice Plan
• High Deductible - Provides similar comprehensive coverage to the standard plan

Dental: NEI offers dental coverage through CareFirst Administrators
Vision: NEI offers vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Employer matched 401(k)
Vacation & Sick Leave

Applicants with disabilities:

The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NEI will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Shelley Newham, HR Manager at 202-739-8089 or via email at [e-mail] .