Senior Design Engineer, Energy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Act as a recognized authority in chemical process design for nuclear facilities at AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear.

• Anticipate both internal and external business challenges as well as regulatory concerns.

• Suggest enhancements to engineering processes and services.

• Lead functional teams and potentially project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.

• Oversee design efforts and address unprecedented technical challenges of significant scope and complexity.

• Provide guidance and supervision over the technical work of senior professionals.

• Engage with senior technical managers and various management levels.

• Offer technical direction across the organization.

• Set technical criteria and supply technical guidance to project managers and team members.

• Manage the development and configuration control of process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, line lists, tag registers, and equipment datasheets.

• Evaluate designs for constructability, lead site inspections to verify existing conditions, and assist with construction and startup processes.

• Represent and advocate for the company's technical outputs to clients, regulatory bodies, and others, including acting as an expert witness.

• Engage in technical quality assurance reviews and project audit assessments.

• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of firmwide professional standards, guidelines, procedures, and technical quality assurance review protocols.

• Oversee compliance of technical staff with established standards and procedures.

• Support in-house technical development initiatives and external technical training opportunities.

• Coordinate staffing requirements and aid in the recruitment and onboarding of qualified candidates.

• Lead high-risk, complex projects and formulate execution strategies.

• Address unique and complex issues that have broad business implications.

• Influence the direction and allocation of resources for projects, initiatives, or services.

• Convey complex concepts effectively and persuade senior stakeholders.

• Perform additional duties as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.

• 15 years of experience may be considered; typically, candidates have 20–25 years of experience.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong organizational capabilities.

• Ability to promote and achieve alignment on goals among participants with varying interests.

• In-depth expertise in chemical process design for nuclear facilities, covering flowsheet development, mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, process hazard analysis, and P&ID generation.

• Proficient knowledge of essential design codes and standards applicable to nuclear facilities.

• Familiarity with ASME B31.3, ISA-5.1, IAEA safety standards, and relevant national nuclear regulations, including NRC regulations in 10 CFR.

• Advanced knowledge of process simulation and P&ID software.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.

• Ability to obtain licensure in multiple jurisdictions is required.

• Experience as a senior design professional in commercial and Department of Energy nuclear fuel cycle facilities is preferred.

• Design experience with process systems that manage toxic, corrosive, or radioactive materials is preferred.

• Experience in supporting the construction, startup, or commissioning of process facilities is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Employer-matched 401(k) with full vesting.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Paid Time Off.

• Options for leaves of absence.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Programs for employee recognition and satisfaction.

• Employee assistance program.

• Voluntary benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development, including conferences, seminars, and educational coursework.

• Reasonable accommodations for eligible individuals with disabilities.