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Nuclear Engineering Manager

Sulzer
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026
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Nuclear Engineering Manager - Full Time - Chattanooga (TN), United States

At Sulzer, you are in charge of your career and continued development. Take the opportunity to broaden your skills by seeking new roles that reflect your experience. Create your own impact by building solutions that help make lives safer, smarter and more sustainable.

Join our Services_AME team within Services division in United States as Nuclear Engineering Manager to help us take our business to the next level.

In this role you will be accountable for:

  • Plans, organizes, schedules, and supervises engineering projects for Nuclear service.
  • Provides supervisory direction to subordinates on work assignments, work planning, timely completion of assignments, and meeting estimates.
  • Establishes, tracks, and reports KPIs for the engineering team. Uses data-driven insights to identify trends, drive improvements, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Reviews, approves, and/or certifies engineering work.
  • Provides technical input, policy, and procedural direction for the Sulzer Nuclear QA program.
  • Provides engineering and estimating assistance to tendering, sales, project management, QA, purchasing, and the General Manager.
  • Ensures sound engineering practices and judgment with special consideration for nuclear expectations and regulations are employed in all facets of projects and customer orders.
  • Promotes teamwork between engineering and other departments.
  • Serves as the primary technical representative to customers, providing clear, accurate, and timely communication on critical engineering issues, ensuring the company’s technical position, decisions, and recommendations are effectively understood and professionally conveyed.
  • Promotes and maintains an image of technical excellence and high integrity.
  • Provides subordinates with a working environment that will encourage professional growth, cross training, increased productivity, and job satisfaction.
  • May perform duties as back-up for General Manager during absence.
  • Supports, cooperates with, and participates in company-wide ESH Management System which includes following all safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent training and experience required.
  • 10 years experience in nuclear plant pump design and application and resolution of field problems preferred.
  • Experience with centrifugal pumps or related mechanical equipment required.
  • Demonstrated experience providing direction, mentorship, or coordination of work activities required.
  • Previous supervisory, management, or equivalent engineering leadership experience preferred.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer and ability to meet qualifications of Certifying Engineers per ASME B&PVC Section III, Mandatory Appendix XXIII required. Consideration may be given to candidates
  • expected to obtain licensure within six months.
  • Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, analytical, and supervisory skills
  • Ability to work in a service-oriented environment under pressure and against demanding deadlines.

Your benefits:

  • Generous paid time off (PTO), including 12 company-paid holidays and additional PTO for volunteer activities
  • 401(k) plan with a 6% company match to support your retirement goals
  • Comprehensive benefits package, covering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and both short-term and long-term disability
  • Wellness program designed to motivate and promote a healthy lifestyle
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
  • Service awards starting at 5 years of tenure
  • Paid parental leave to support your family needs
  • Gym reimbursement to encourage physical well-being
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions

Location: We are based in Chattanooga (TN).

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Have a question about the role? Reach out to the Hiring Manager – Julie Thompson or the recruiting team – Silvia Mendoza. We are looking forward to hearing from you! #Appcast

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

At Sulzer, you are empowered to deliver superior results. As a pioneer in industry we have a proud heritage of innovation and continue to evolve for the future. Join our story and create your own impact by developing your expertise and building solutions that help make our lives safer, smarter and more sustainable

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2023 in Brazil, China, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Come and join our story!

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