Project Engineering Manager - Nuclear Power

At United we are a team of engineers, builders, planners and thinkers that design and build today’s infrastructure, for tomorrow. We come to work every day committed to drive growth and deliver projects that matter for our clients, ourselves, and our communities. Through our work in the nuclear, conventional generation, renewable and power delivery markets, we create resilient infrastructure to last generations.

About the Position:

United Engineers & Constructors has an immediate need for a Project Engineering Manager at the Fermi Nuclear Power Plant in Newport, MI.  Candidate will be working as a liaison with the client and with a team of Engineers and Designers on the support of modification packages at a nuclear plant.  Responsibilities will include:

• Serve as primary Project Engineering Manager representative for UECI as a field liaison between the client and engineering group.
• Provide engineering management and guidance to subordinate staff, enforces company and project policies and serves as a liaison between UECI and client interface.
• Plans and manages work activities to ensure successful project execution while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Often working under the supervision of a Project Director or above, demonstrates and provides project leadership in their area of responsibility.
• Supervises and delegates tasks among staff.
• Monitors day-today activities and consistently demonstrates the ability to proactively identify potential project problems or opportunities, analyze the issues using all appropriate resources, develop alternatives, and arrive at the most optimum approach to mitigate problems or exploit opportunities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources and capabilities of other groups for appropriate incorporation into project organization.
• Clearly understands the scope of work and contract requirements or those requirements that pertain to his/her area of responsibility.
• Supports or conducts formal status reporting and presentations to client and/or management.

 What we're looking for:

• BS Engineering Degree from an accredited university with coursework in energy conversion and power systems
• PE License in any State with ability to be licensed in other States by Comity
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Experience working in a US based nuclear power plant
• Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access at a nuclear power plant.
• Experience working with others in a Project Team environment

Must have strong skills in the following areas:

• Written and oral communications skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize work in a multi-tasked environment

Preferred Requirements:

• MS in an Engineering discipline, with Power Focus
• Field experience / Walk-downs on power projects
• Electrical and/or Instrumentation & Controls Engineering background
• Experience preparing Engineering Design Modification Packages for Nuclear Power plants including familiarity with
  Nuclear Standard Design Process (IP-ENG-001)

What we offer:

United offers a benefit rich offering to our employees.  We provide choices in Medical, Dental and Vision care programs. United assists employees in saving for their future by matching HSA contributions and 401k contributions.  Additionally, we offer company paid Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance. United also offers a host of voluntary benefits to employees for items such as hospital indemnity insurance, AD&D, spousal and child life insurance, pet insurance identity theft protection and more! Educational Assistance and First Time Licensure incentives are also available.  United supports life balance by offering a competitive PTO program in addition to paid holidays.  We enjoy a great wellness program with regular incentives.

Due to the nature of work that United performs, candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States. Sponsorship is not available.

United Engineers & Constructors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. United believes in each person’s potential, and we will help you reach yours.