Civil Engineering Supervisor, New Nuclear
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
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
Desired
- —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
Richland, Washington; onsite role with owner's engineer and construction site oversight responsibilities.
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About the company
Energy Northwest →A Washington State public power joint operating agency running the Columbia Generating Station, the Pacific Northwest's only commercial nuclear plant.
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