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Parsons

Design Manager - Nuclear Facilities

San Antonio, TX

$134K - $241K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Manager - Nuclear Facilities to join our team! In this role you will get to lead a multidisciplinary design team to design the next generation of ...

Luminant

Mechanical Design Engineer - Nuclear

Glen Rose, TX · On-site

$65K - $88K/yr

Perform tasks in accordance with established expectations for nuclear safety and personnel safety. * Requires regular walkdowns of systems to gather information to support design and analysis ...

Vst

Mechanical Design Engineer - Nuclear

Glen Rose, TX

$65K - $88K/yr

Perform tasks in accordance with established expectations for nuclear safety and personnel safety. * Requires regular walkdowns of systems to gather information to support design and analysis ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for nuclear design in Texas is $79.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77.02 and $87.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel in Nuclear Design, you need a solid background in nuclear engineering or a related field, with expertise in reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, and safety analysis. Familiarity with specialized software such as MCNP, SCALE, and AutoCAD, as well as adherence to regulatory standards and possibly a Professional Engineer (PE) license, is often required. Strong analytical thinking, effective problem-solving, and clear communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and presenting complex concepts. These competencies are crucial for ensuring the safety, efficiency, and innovation of nuclear systems in a highly regulated industry.

What is a nuclear design?

A Nuclear Design job involves developing and optimizing nuclear systems, such as reactors, fuel assemblies, and shielding structures, to ensure efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. Engineers in this field use advanced simulations, computational models, and experimental data to refine designs for energy production, medical applications, or research purposes. They collaborate with physicists, material scientists, and regulatory bodies to improve performance and minimize environmental impact.

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In a Nuclear Design role, your daily tasks may include performing reactor core calculations, analyzing system performance, preparing technical documentation, and collaborating with engineers from other disciplines to refine designs. You might also participate in regular meetings to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements and review modeling data to optimize reactor configurations. The work is often collaborative, involving tight coordination among project managers, safety specialists, and regulatory authorities. This variety can be both challenging and rewarding, offering opportunities to solve complex technical issues while contributing to the safe and efficient operation of nuclear facilities.

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Design Manager - Nuclear Facilities

Parsons

San Antonio, TX

$134K - $241K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

262nd of 447 rated engineering

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Design Manager - Nuclear Facilities to join our team! In this role you will get to lead a multidisciplinary design team to design the next generation of nuclear fuel production and waste processing facilities.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Applying your knowledge of nuclear facility regulations and engineering industry practices to lead a team on engineers, architects, designers, BIM specialist, and technical support staff in the design of new nuclear facilities.
  • Generating discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules.
  • Maintaining appropriate staffing levels, including temporary personnel, as needed.
  • Generating staff forecasting reports.
  • Managing all engineering and design efforts for all disciplines required to complete assigned projects.
  • Coordinating all discipline staffing requirements for assigned projects.
  • Monitoring the quality and progress of each discipline on assigned projects, ensuring that production requirements are satisfied.
  • Working closely with Project Manager(s) to resolve any existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.
  • Establishing design standards and procedures for as needed for assigned projects and recommends improvements to department procedures.
  • Ensuring that new employees on assigned projects receive orientation on project-specific policies and procedures.
  • Supporting pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as technical consultant.
  • Ensuring performance within budgets authorized for the discipline.
  • Actively participating in and promoting quality improvement.
  • Performing other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET accredited), Nuclear or Chemical Engineering preferred
  • 15+ years of work experience in production of PE sealed Issued for Construction design documents (drawings, calculations, specifications, data sheets, etc.)
  • 8+ years progressive supervisory/managerial experience in design management, including management of multidisciplinary design teams of 50+ individuals producing PE sealed Issued for Construction design documents
  • Prior design management experience on projects with total installed costs over $100M USD
  • Thorough knowledge of DoE and NRC nuclear regulations and regulatory approvals process and prior experience successfully obtaining an NRC Facility Operating License or DOE Safety Basis Approval
  • Professional Engineer registration

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Active membership in a professional engineering society desired
  • Knowledge of Autodesk products including Revit, Civil3D, Plant3D, and
  • Thorough knowledge of design service contracts under Federal Acquisition Regulations

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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