[Hiring] Senior Design Engineer Energy @AtkinsRéalis

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer Energy - Remote. This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office.

• Recognized expert on chemical process design for nuclear facilities within AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear.
• Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues.
• Recommends Engineering process and service improvements, focusing on their particular discipline.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to solve unique and complex problems.
• Works independently with guidance only in the most challenging situations.
• Leads functional teams (e.g., chemical process engineering discipline) for projects.
• Regarded as an expert in their discipline, with in-depth expertise and broad knowledge of other disciplines.
• Directs design and solves unprecedented technical problems of considerable scope and complexity.
• Receives general administrative direction; executes independent decisions and resolves important questions.
• Provides oversight and supervision of the technical work of senior professionals.
• Interfaces with senior technical managers and all levels of management throughout the firm.
• Provides technical direction throughout the company within field of expertise.
• Establishes technical criteria on projects related to field of expertise.
• Owns development and configuration control of process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, line lists, tag registers, and equipment datasheets.
• Reviews designs for constructability, leads site walkdowns and verification of existing conditions.
• Represents/defends company's technical work to client, regulatory agencies, and others.
• Participates in technical and professional organizations at a prominent leadership level.
• Participates in technical quality assurance reviews.
• Assists management in conducting project review audits involving specialty discipline.
• Participates in development and maintenance of firmwide professional standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Monitors utilization and compliance by technical staff relative to these standards, documents, guidelines, and procedures.
• Participates in the development and implementation of in-house technical development programs.
• Coordinates with operational managers to identify staffing needs, deficiencies, and opportunities for recruitment.
• Assists in the identification, screening, recruitment, and orientation of qualified candidates.
• Leads initiatives with considerable risk and complexity; develops the related strategy for execution.
• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business.
• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for initiatives, projects, or services.
• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections, and persuades others.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or similar discipline.
• 15 years of experience; typical incumbent has 20-25 years of experience.
• Strong communication skills in a challenging, multi-tiered environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to foster and achieve goal alignment among participants with differing interests.
• Expert knowledge of chemical process design for nuclear facilities.
• Expert knowledge of key design codes and standards for nuclear facilities required.
• Expert knowledge in the use of process simulation and P&ID software.
• Senior design professional on Commercial and Department of Energy nuclear fuel cycle facilities preferred.
• Design experience with process systems handling toxic, corrosive, or radioactive materials preferred.
• Experience supporting construction, startup, or commissioning of process facilities preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with ability to be licensed in multiple jurisdictions required.

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 absence options.
• Flexible work options.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits.

Company Description

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.