Civil Engineering Supervisor, New Nuclear
Energy NorthwestRichland, WA$145k–$218k/yr
Good fit if
- You have SRO or RO experience.
- You hold a PE license.
Credentials that matter
Training and certifications
- PE License
Skills and tools
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Design
- Seismic Design
- Geotechnical Engineering
- NRC Regulations
Required qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field from an accredited college/university
- Minimum six years of related technical experience (or master's degree may substitute up to two years)
- Experience with nuclear, industrial, or heavy infrastructure projects
- Ability to lead cross-functional engineering efforts for large capital projects
- Strong communication skills and comfort working in fast-paced development environments
About this role
Lead civil and structural design activities for the Xe-100 advanced reactor project at Energy Northwest's brownfield nuclear site in Richland, Washington. This supervisor role combines hands-on engineering expertise with team leadership, overseeing owner's engineer activities, design reviews, and construction support for first-of-a-kind nuclear deployment.
Responsibilities
- Lead civil and structural design for major site facilities and nuclear structures
- Direct foundation engineering, seismic isolation systems, and seismic design for nuclear and balance of plant structures
- Conduct geotechnical investigations and soil structure interaction analysis
- Develop building layouts, load paths, and structural configurations
- Coordinate with licensing, safety analysis, and multi-disciplinary design teams
- Oversee engineering deliverables from partners and subcontractors
- Supervise owner's engineer activities and provide construction oversight
- Participate in design reviews for new reactor technologies
- Support progressive design/build contracts and construction efforts
- Interpret and review NRC regulations, NEI, and EPRI documents
- Manage assigned engineering staff, develop personnel strategies, conduct performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback
Preferred qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
- Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license
- Knowledge of seismic design, geotechnical engineering, and complex foundations
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Location, schedule, and travel
Richland, Washington; onsite role with owner's engineer and construction site oversight responsibilities.
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