BWX Technologies

Nuclear Power Plant Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead

BWX Technologies$99K — $157K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, nuclear or similar discipline).
  • Minimum of seven years related work experience.
  • Demonstrated technical background in system design and system integration.
  • Proficient in standard Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to self-direct with minimal supervision.
  • Strong team player with effective relationship-building skills with customers and suppliers.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for DOE or DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the integration of the overall power plant project as the technical project manager.
  • Facilitate periodic cross-functional team meetings for task tracking and issue identification.
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation plans, including schedule and budget estimates.
  • Manage changes to project scope, delivery, and resources in the schedule.
  • Review Design Change Requests for impacts and coordinate implementation upon approval.
  • Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and quality teams to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
  • Provide regular reporting to project teams on critical issues and schedule performance.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities, including mentorship and continuing education support.
  • Inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration and diverse perspectives.
  • Mission-driven organization focused on a positive impact in the energy sector.
  • Continuous learning and training opportunities for career growth.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

The Nuclear Plant Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead will be responsible for leading the overall plant integration for an advanced reactor development program. This role will coordinate overall plant activities with other IPT leads including System Design, Site, Reactor, and partners to facilitate identification and resolution of technical challenges. The Plant IPT's scope of work includes integration of all systems and sub-systems comprising electrical, instrumentation and controls, and mechanical systems. This role will work closely with the program Chief Engineer and Lead Systems Engineer and is responsible for the development and execution of project schedules and budgets at the overall plant level.

Location:

On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia at the Advanced Technologies Office.

Your Day to Day as a Nuclear Power Plant Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead:
  • Serve as technical project manager leading the integration of the overall power plant project.
  • Lead periodic cross-functional team meetings, focusing on task tracking, issue identification, and action tracking.
  • Identify issues, monitor risks, and develop mitigation plans, including schedule and budget estimates.
  • Lead efforts to identify and document needed project changes via change/risk release process.
  • Review Design Change Requests (DCR) for impacts at the overall plant level and coordinate the implementation of the changes upon approval.
  • Ensure changes to scope, delivery, and resources are maintained in the project schedule.
  • Collaborate with procurement engineering, purchasing, quality, and suppliers to ensure purchased components meet technical, cost, delivery, and quality requirements.
  • Drive for task completion, schedule, and budget adherence.
  • Report weekly team progress reporting via 'Quad Chart.'
  • Support other IPTs through meeting attendance and coordination.
  • Coordinate with resource managers and supervisors to ensure adequate staffing and resource distribution.
  • Provide regular reporting and briefings to project team, including critical issues, risks, and schedule performance.
  • Support team load board efforts, as required.
  • Offer technical guidance and oversight for project tasks and deliverables, including conducting thorough technical reviews of documentation.
  • Communicate with internal and external customers/stakeholders on technical and programmatic issues.
  • Coordinate with external partner technical leads to ensure deliverables and products are compliant with requirements and integrate into the overall plant seamlessly.
  • Interface with customer technical leads to ensure customer needs and requirements are met at the overall plant level.


Required Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, nuclear or similar discipline) is required.
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of related work experience is required.
  • Must have a demonstrated technical background in system design and the integration of systems.
  • Must be proficient standard Microsoft Office applications.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have the ability to self-direct with minimal day-to-day supervision.
  • Must be a strong team player with the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Registered Professional Engineer licensure.
  • Experience in the nuclear industry.
  • Familiarity with NRC and/or DOE requirements.
  • Familiarity with ASME BPVC, NQA-1, NFPA, INCOSE/IEEE Systems Engineering, and similar codes and standards.
  • Active DOD or DOE security clearance.


What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
  • An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
  • The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!


Pay: $99,000.00 - $157,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $99,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

About BWX Technologies

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leading supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government; provides technical, management and site services to support governments in the operation of complex facilities and environmental remediation activities; and supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry. BWXT has more than 6,600 employees and significant operations in Lynchburg, Va.; Erwin, Tenn.; Mount Vernon, Ind.; Euclid, Ohio; Barberton, Ohio; and Cambridge, Ontario, as well as more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy sites around the country.
Learn more about BWX Technologies
Size
6,600 employees
Market Cap
$5.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$278.6 million
Founded
1867
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
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