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Engineering Manager - Civil/Structural Design (Remote Eligible, U.S.)
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Role overview Lead a multidisciplinary civil and structural engineering team responsible primarily for reactor building design and support for other plant structures. The role blends technical authority, people and workload management, project oversight, and stakeholder engagement to deliver safe, code-compliant engineering from concept through construction support. The preferred location is Wilmington, North Carolina, though qualified U.S.-based remote candidates may be considered.
Responsibilities - Review and approve engineering calculations, designs, specifications, reports, and construction documents; serve as a technical authority for complex structural issues. - Set design procedures and quality expectations, ensuring work complies with relevant codes and regulatory requirements. - Manage, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, and technical specialists; support performance and career growth. - Plan staffing and workload across projects and oversee deliverables, schedules, budgets, and quality. - Coordinate with project management and other engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical teams. - Engage clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulators; support proposals, scope definition, and contract discussions. - Manage budgets, labor forecasts, project performance, and efficiency improvements, while supporting audits and safety, environmental, and permitting requirements.
Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering, or equivalent professional experience. - At least 15 years of experience in nuclear, power, or a comparable industry. - At least 10 years designing, developing, and deploying power plants or similar facilities in power, process, or marine industries, including high-reliability or harsh-environment work. - At least three years leading or supervising engineers on multidisciplinary projects, including in a matrix organization. - U.S. or Canadian Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain one. - Ability to obtain U.S. government authorization for access to export-controlled information, if required for the role.
Nice to have - Master’s degree in structural engineering or a related field. - Experience with nuclear regulations and licensing in the United States and internationally, especially boiling water reactor technology. - Knowledge of seismic design, advanced structural analysis, and international design standards. - PMP certification and experience coordinating teams across locations. - Strong technical writing, presentation, and facilitation skills for both technical and business audiences.
Benefits and work setup Remote work may be considered for qualified U.S.-based candidates. The stated U.S. salary range is $131,700–$219,300, with geographic pay adjustments in some areas and discretionary annual bonus eligibility. Benefits include health coverage, retirement savings with employer contributions, paid holidays and permissive time off, parental leave, disability and life insurance, tuition and adoption assistance, and employee support resources. Relocation assistance is not provided.