Manager, NSSS Component Engineer

This position is available for fully remote work within the contiguous United States.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Component Engineering organization generates technical requirements and associated design parameters for the modular advanced light water reactor (ALWR) NSSS. Utilizing proven state-of-the-art methodologies NSSS components are engineered to nuclear industry standards. The NSSS Component Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers responsible for the design or analysis of NSSS reactor pressure vessel, containment vessel, reactor vessel internals, and primary equipment supports. Depending on the candidate’s skillset the team will either have a design or analysis focus. Design candidates would be expected to have experience with Design Specifications and Drawings (including tolerance stack-ups) of Section III ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel components. Analysis candidates would be expected to have experience with Subsection NB, NG, and NF analyses; individuals with dynamics experience (e.g., seismic) of nuclear components will also be considered.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages a team of professionals and provides assistance and mentoring on technical work.
• Leads peer reviews and technical audits to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Prepares and reviews engineering specifications, drawings, reports and other documentation that communicate the design and technical aspects of systems, structures and components associated with the nuclear steam supply system.
• Provides technical and advisory assistance to other projects and offices.
• Participates in developing and updating company technical standards and practices.
• Prepares estimates, schedules, man-hour, manpower, and material forecasts.
• Understands and applies sound approaches and standards for solving technical problems in applicable discipline, and leads cross‐functional projects within areas of responsibility.
• Performs administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving timecards, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
• Develops technical statements of work.
• Evaluates performance, administers coaching, and conducts annual performance reviews.
• Develops training materials in areas of subject matter expertise.
• Develops team members’ capabilities in support of individual career goals and team objectives.
• Interfaces and coordinates with internal and external clients as required for successful project execution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

• Business Acumen: A strategic thinker with good business perspective and an understanding of the company’s business. Able to function comfortably in political interactions. Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Problem solving: Decisive with good judgment. Identifies and resolves problems in an efficient and effective manner. Gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Strong communication skills, externally and internally. Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information.
• Planning/organizing: Capable leader; able to establish a vision and align an organization around the vision. Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Integrity: Is trusted by peers and subordinates.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements and achieving accountability of supervised personnel. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.
  
  

Minimum Skills, Qualifications And Abilities

• Education: A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering is required. A professional engineer license registration and an advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of eight years of full-time, progressively responsible engineering experience required. Lead and/or managerial experience preferred. Additional required skills and experience include:
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Strong organization skills and ability to manage complex projects with multiple work phases. Strong technical writing skills.
• Understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theories for analysis related activities for NSSS components utilizing Section III of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (e.g., drawing generation, tolerance stack-ups, design specifications, calculation generation, ANSYS finite element code experience, design reports, etc.).
• Proven track record of leading staff from multiple disciplines and coordinating design interfaces to provide design solutions in a timely manner.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.
  
  

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay And Benefits

The target base salary range for this position is $150,537 - $181,683 annually. The full base salary range is $134,964 - $211,098 annually.

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.

For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page: Employee Benefits | NuScale Power