Senior Manager, NSSS System Engineering

at  NuScale Power LLC

POSITION SUMMARY: The Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) design engineering organization generates technical requirements and associated design parameters for the NuScale Power Module, a modular advanced light water reactor. Utilizing proven state-of-the-art methodologies NSSS components are engineered to nuclear industry standards. The Senior Manager of NSSS System Engineering is responsible for NSSS system design, piping and appurtenance design and analysis, and system thermal hydraulics. Manages, directs, and motivates reports to ensure assigned work is performed in accordance with applicable NuScale procedures and practices.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education: A minimum of a B.S. degree in an engineering discipline is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of full-time, progressively responsible experience, preferably in the power or nuclear industries, is required. 5 years plus experience in formal leadership position(s) desired. Most have a solid understanding of engineering and manufacturing projects and terminology based on past work. Strong technical writing and presentation skills and good communication, computer, presentation and interpersonal skills are required. Understands the value of best practices and applies best practices and other tools to drive business results
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
• Management: Proven track record of managing staff from multiple disciplines and coordinating design interfaces to provide design solutions in a timely manner.
• Skills: Strong technical writing, communication and leadership skills. Basic understanding of project management Information technology tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel locally, nationally and internationally using common forms of transportation.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.
Pay and Benefits:
The target pay range for this position is $165,000 - $190,000 annually. The full pay range is $142,055 - $222,189.
At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical & Resource Management
• Leads the NSSS System Engineering group of technical managers, engineers, and other direct reports to ensure assigned work is performed in accordance with applicable NuScale procedures and practices.
• Provides cross-organizational communication and supports other departments.
• Prepares and approves budgets and schedules for design activities, and critically monitors performance.
• Approves statements of work for vendor support and interfaces with vendors as needed to ensure high quality results for contracted design scope.
• Reviews, analyzes, and approves project estimates, forecasts, and schedules to ensure consistency with engineering standards and operating principles.
• Act as the cost center manager for the department by developing and managing department budgets in line with company and project demands.
• Maintains a focus on cost to develop an economically competitive design.
• Remains informed of developing technologies and techniques associated with Engineering looking for creative ways of improving work processes.
• Oversee and ensure leaders are recruiting and leading the development of staff.
• Lead cross‐functional projects within area of responsibility.
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Training, Qualification, and Professional Development
• Ensures that adequate, qualified resources are assigned and roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
• Identifies, mentors, and develops organizational talent.
• Develop team members’ capabilities in support of individual career goals and team objectives.
• Engineering Assurance and Quality Control
• Ensures that proper engineering techniques are employed on projects.
• Assesses and tracks quality of work products, seeking improvements and innovations for continuous improvement.
• Nuclear Safety Culture Management
• Recognize that production goals, if not properly communicated, can send mixed signals on the importance of nuclear safety.
• Regularly communicates to the workforce important decisions and their bases, as a way of building trust and reinforcing a healthy safety culture.
• Client Relationships
• Assists business development personnel in client contacts to demonstrate the company’s capabilities.
• Participates in project kick-off and alignment meetings.
• Interfaces and coordinates with internal and external clients as required for successful project execution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

• Business Acumen: A strategic thinker with good business perspective and an understanding of the company’s business. Able to function comfortably in political interactions. Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Problem solving: Decisive with good judgment. Identifies and resolves problems in an efficient and effective manner. Gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Strong communication skills, externally and internally. Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, Is able to create, read and interpret complex written information.
• Planning/organizing: Capable leader; able to establish a vision and align an organization around the vision. Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Integrity: Is trusted by peers and subordinates.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements and achieving accountability of supervised personnel. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel locally, nationally and internationally using common forms of transportation