Technical Program Manager

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 114,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Relocation Package

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance / Education program

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory's NRIC seeks Technical Program Managers to accelerate demonstration of advanced nuclear energy systems. You will lead complex projects across national labs and industry partners, guiding teams in experimental infrastructure, facilities upgrades, and testing capabilities.

A DOE Q clearance is required. The role emphasizes cost-effective execution, schedule adherence, and safety, with emphasis on coordinating design, construction, and operational readiness activities at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9 years, or Master’s 6 years, or PhD 4 years in Nuclear, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Level 5 requires 14 years with a Master or 8 years with a Master, or 6 years with a PhD in related degree.
• Experience in systems engineering or design of pilot plants and experimental facilities.
• Knowledge of model-based systems and digital engineering in plant design.
• Knowledge of requirements management, configuration management, risk management, systems analysis, verification and validation.
• DOE Q clearance requires US citizenship

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead programmatic activities across national labs and industry partners.
• Direct or support projects involving experimental infrastructure, facility upgrades, and testing capabilities.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Communicate program performance to DOE and INL leadership

Skills

Project leadership

Systems engineering

Nuclear engineering

Construction PM

Digital engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory's National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC) is seeking Technical Program Managers to accelerate the demonstration and deployment of advanced nuclear energy systems. As part of NRIC, you will work with reactor developers, national laboratories, federal agencies, and industry partners to overcome technical and infrastructure challenges and move innovative reactor concepts from design through demonstration.

You will lead multiple complex, rapidly evolving projects and may provide direction to subordinate project managers. You will establish program priorities, integrate project activities, monitor performance, and manage changes to deliver work safely, on schedule, and within budget. You will also coordinate the engineering, construction, modification, and operational readiness activities required to support advanced reactor testing and demonstration.

Responsibilities include directing or supporting projects involving experimental infrastructure, facility upgrades, new construction, fuel availability, testing capabilities, and demonstration sites. You will build multidisciplinary research and engineering teams, coordinate work across INL and partner organizations, and maintain productive relationships with customers and stakeholders, including the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Department of War (DOW), other national laboratories, and private-sector reactor developers. You will communicate program performance to customers and laboratory leadership, ensure compliance with applicable requirements and standards, identify emerging needs, and develop new opportunities that advance NRIC's mission.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Support the success of advanced reactor demonstration projects by coordinating work across national laboratories and by leading teams to design the purpose-built experimental infrastructure needed by U.S. reactor developers and work directly alongside industry partners as they demonstrate innovations in nuclear reactor design and deployment.
• Work closely with other organizations, facilities, operations and business professionals to lead programmatic activities and ensure cost effective execution and completion.
• Minimize the time required to build and operate novel reactor concepts.
• Coordinate experimental campaigns using existing DOE facilities, develop new facilities and/or capabilities to allow testing and demonstration, ensuring the availability and production of fuel for reactor demonstrations, and preparing sites for operational demonstration reactors.

Required:

• Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 9 years, or Master's degree and 6 years, or PhD and 4 years relevant experience in Nuclear, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or other related degree.
• Level 5: Bachelor's degree and 14 years, or Master's degree and 8 years, or PhD and 6 years relevant experience in Nuclear, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or other related degree.
• Experience in systems engineering or engineering design of pilot plants and experimental facilities.
• Knowledge of model-based systems and digital engineering into plant design.
• Knowledge of procedures addressing requirements management, configuration management, risk management, systems analysis, verification and validation.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience leading projects in an environment with chemical, radiological, or other industrial hazards.
• Experience as a technical lead or system architect in nuclear or process technology development.
• Experience with construction project management.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Technical Program Manager to work on our Demonstration Infrastructure & Support team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our REC facility with every other Friday off.

• The pay range for this position is: Level 4 ($114,360 - $234,336) / Level 5 ($137,076 - $281,196). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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