Engineering Technical Director
Job Summary
The Engineering Technical Director leads engineering analysis projects for Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) fuel, safety, and digital engineering services. This role acts as a primary liaison between engineering teams, product leadership, and customers to facilitate complex problem-solving. Additionally, the position drives digital transformation initiatives and the development of future-focused, AI-ready engineering systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering analysis projects for BWR fuel and safety
- Oversee digital transformation and AI-ready system development
- Manage project scope, budget, risk, and delivery schedules
- Facilitate stakeholder coordination and technical mentorship
Required Skills
- Nuclear engineering industry expertise
- BWR core simulation and thermal-hydraulics
- Project management and technical leadership
- Stakeholder influence and communication
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
- Model INPO 26-01 Attributes for Effective Nuclear Supplier Performance and Utility Partnership.
- Promote a strong nuclear safety culture, prioritizing quality and safety over delivery.
- Interface effectively with all levels of engineering, product line leadership, and PMO.
- Lead engineering analysis projects on a production-oriented team.
- Provide day-to-day oversight of development and delivery activities, including schedule maintenance, delivery meetings, and execution support.
- Partner with Technical Leaders to execute solutions for design, licensing, operation, and monitoring of customer fuel cycles.
- Develop adaptable, future-ready solutions that support engineers and evolving digital engineering needs.
- Provide technical mentoring and facilitate knowledge sharing to support staff development.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and resource planning.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies.
- Monitor project performance, track KPIs, and report progress.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline from an accredited university or college; OR 4 years of hands-on experience in the nuclear industry (e.g., Senior Reactor Operator or Navy Nuclear).
- Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in the nuclear industry and/or project delivery.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree in engineering or Senior Reactor Operator certification.
- Experience with BWR core simulation and thermal-hydraulic systems codes.
- Experience with BWR containment, Fire Safe Shutdown, Annulus Pressurization Loads, and other safety analyses.
- Knowledge of BWR systems, core nuclear engineering principles (physics, thermal hydraulics, mechanical design).
- Experience with standard engineering work planning and design process techniques.
- Proven track record managing complex projects and supervising contractors.