Managing Director – MTS Americas
Sedgwick
Project Director – Energy
AtkinsRéalis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteJob Level
Lead
Tech Stack
PMP
About the role
- Single Point Accountability for program management and successful delivery of new commercial nuclear fuel cycle design, engineering, and construction projects, on time and on schedule
- Projects may include design and engineering and/or owners engineer responsibilities for small modular reactor integration projects, nuclear fuel cycle facilities, etc.
- Manages a diverse design and engineering team dedicated to specific newbuild projects the company embarks on within the U.S.
- Defines program scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in alignment with DOE/NRC requirements and client goals
- Leads cross-functional design and engineering teams and subcontractors (civil, structural, mechanical, nuclear, electrical, I&C, safety)
- Develops and maintain program execution plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, and risk registers
- Oversees design integration across nuclear systems, balance-of-plant, and site infrastructure
- Coordinates with the customer, NRC, and other regulatory bodies on licensing, environmental reviews, and safety cases
- Ensures compliance with nuclear QA programs (e.g., NQA-1) and industry codes/standards (ASME, IEEE, ANSI, etc.)
- Manages documentation and submittals required for regulatory approvals (FSAR, NEPA, site permits)
- Translates customer requirements into technical deliverables and contract execution strategies
- Provides regular status updates, technical briefings, and risk assessments to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Proactively identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks (technical, regulatory, financial, and geopolitical)
- Tracks cost performance, earned value metrics, and variance analysis
- Implements corrective action plans when projects deviate from schedule or budget
- Oversees site planning activities (geotechnical studies, site utilities, water intake/discharge, waste management)
- Coordinates between technology vendor, EPC contractors, and owner/operator
- Manages interfaces between nuclear, balance-of-plant, grid interconnection, and supporting infrastructure
- Ensures constructability reviews and operability input are integrated early in design
- Promotes a strong nuclear safety culture and enforce conduct of engineering principles
- Ensures security and safeguards are incorporated into design (physical protection, cyber, material control & accountability)
- Manages QA audits, surveillance, and corrective action programs
- Develops workforce planning for specialized nuclear skills (radiological engineers, criticality safety, etc.)
- Supports technology maturation and demonstration for advanced nuclear fuel cycles or SMR deployment
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, civil/structural engineering, chemical engineering, or related discipline
- Master’s degree in engineering management, nuclear engineering, or project management preferred
- 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in nuclear, energy, or major infrastructure projects
- At least 10 years in program / project management roles for large ($100M+) capital projects
- Deep understanding of the nuclear fuel cycle (front-end supply chain, enrichment / fabrication)
- Prior leadership of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects in the nuclear sector
- Familiarity with DOE, NRC, and international regulatory requirements for nuclear facilities
- Experience with NQA-1 QA programs, licensing, and nuclear safety culture
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills are very important, both within the internal AtkinsRealis team and interfacing with customers
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Advanced presentation skills
- Intermediate knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office products and project controls-specific software
- DOE/NQA-1 Quality Assurance & Nuclear Safety Training
- Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
- Direct nuclear industry experience in fuel cycle facilities, SMRs, reactors, enrichment, reprocessing, or waste management
- Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
- employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- leaves of absences options
- flexible work options
- recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- employee assistance program
- voluntary benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
nuclear engineeringmechanical engineeringcivil engineeringstructural engineeringchemical engineeringprogram managementproject managementnuclear fuel cycleEPC project managementrisk assessment
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingpresentation skillsteam managementstakeholder engagementrisk mitigationstrategic planningcustomer relations
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in engineeringMaster’s degree in engineering managementProject Management Professional (PMP)DOE/NQA-1 Quality Assurance & Nuclear Safety Training
