The Opportunity The Project Manager for nuclear engineering services willfunction in a mid-level project manager capacity. You will own multiple medium to large services encompassing studies, plant ...
The Opportunity The Project Manager for nuclear engineering services willfunction in a mid-level project manager capacity. You will own multiple medium to large services encompassing studies, plant ...
Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed in State of Kansas, or other states as required by the business and/or clients * Nuclear Power Plant Facility Design experience, or infrastructure power ...
Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed in State of Kansas, or other states as required by the business and/or clients * Nuclear Power Plant Facility Design experience, or infrastructure power ...
Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed in State of Kansas, or other states as required by the business and/or clients * Nuclear Power Plant Facility Design experience, or infrastructure power ...
Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed in State of Kansas, or other states as required by the business and/or clients * Nuclear Power Plant Facility Design experience, or infrastructure power ...
Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed in State of Kansas, or other states as required by the business and/or clients * Nuclear Power Plant Facility Design experience, or infrastructure power ...
Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed in State of Kansas, or other states as required by the business and/or clients * Nuclear Power Plant Facility Design experience, or infrastructure power ...
Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 (Nuclear Plant Analysis) - Nuclear
Cary, NC · On-site
$134K - $205K/yr
Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates. * Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on ... Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects. * Experience and practical ...
Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 (Nuclear Plant Analysis) - Nuclear
Cary, NC · On-site
$134K - $205K/yr
Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates. * Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on ... Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects. * Experience and practical ...
Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Power
Cary, NC · On-site
$105 - $210/hr
Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Power Date: Jul 3, 2026 Location: Cary, NC; Ann Arbor, MI; Chattanooga, TN; Overland Park, KS; Gaithersburg, MD Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Opportunity ...
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Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Power
Cary, NC · On-site
$105 - $210/hr
Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Power Date: Jul 3, 2026 Location: Cary, NC; Ann Arbor, MI; Chattanooga, TN; Overland Park, KS; Gaithersburg, MD Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Opportunity ...
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Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 (Nuclear Plant Analysis) - Nuclear
Cary, NC · Hybrid
$112K - $136K/yr
Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates. * Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on ... Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects. * Experience and practical ...
Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 (Nuclear Plant Analysis) - Nuclear
Cary, NC · Hybrid
$112K - $136K/yr
Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates. * Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on ... Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects. * Experience and practical ...
Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 (Nuclear Plant Analysis) - Nuclear
Cary, NC · On-site
$134.55 - $205.56/hr
Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates. * Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on ... Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects. * Experience and practical ...
Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 (Nuclear Plant Analysis) - Nuclear
Cary, NC · On-site
$134.55 - $205.56/hr
Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates. * Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on ... Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects. * Experience and practical ...
Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 (Nuclear Plant Analysis) - Nuclear
Cary, NC · Hybrid
$112K - $136K/yr
Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates. * Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on ... Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects. * Experience and practical ...
Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 (Nuclear Plant Analysis) - Nuclear
Cary, NC · Hybrid
$112K - $136K/yr
Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates. * Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on ... Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects. * Experience and practical ...
Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 (Nuclear Plant Analysis) - Nuclear
Cary, NC · On-site
$112K - $136K/yr
Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates. * Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on ... Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects. * Experience and practical ...
Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 (Nuclear Plant Analysis) - Nuclear
Cary, NC · On-site
$112K - $136K/yr
Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates. * Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on ... Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects. * Experience and practical ...
Project Engineer or Geologist - Nuclear Requisition Number: 2026-2690-02 S&ME is seeking an experienced engineer or geologist with an interest in providing technical expertise and project management ...
Project Engineer or Geologist - Nuclear Requisition Number: 2026-2690-02 S&ME is seeking an experienced engineer or geologist with an interest in providing technical expertise and project management ...
You will work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas: * Develop and market high level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational ...
You will work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas: * Develop and market high level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational ...
Project Engineer or Geologist - Nuclear Requisition Number: 2026-2690-02 S&ME is seeking an experienced engineer or geologist with an interest in providing technical expertise and project management ...
Project Engineer or Geologist - Nuclear Requisition Number: 2026-2690-02 S&ME is seeking an experienced engineer or geologist with an interest in providing technical expertise and project management ...
Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Cary, NC · On-site
$118.02 - $180.31/hr
You will work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas: * Develop and market high level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational ...
Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Cary, NC · On-site
$118.02 - $180.31/hr
You will work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas: * Develop and market high level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational ...
Senior Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Power
$99K - $129K/yr
Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed in State of Kansas, state of primary residence, or other states as required by the business and/or clients * Nuclear Power Plant Facility Design experience, or ...
Senior Electrical Engineer - Nuclear Power
$99K - $129K/yr
Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed in State of Kansas, state of primary residence, or other states as required by the business and/or clients * Nuclear Power Plant Facility Design experience, or ...
Project Engineer or Geologist - Nuclear Requisition Number: 2026-2690-02S&ME is seeking an experienced engineer or geologist with an interest in providing technical expertise and project management ...
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Project Engineer or Geologist - Nuclear Requisition Number: 2026-2690-02S&ME is seeking an experienced engineer or geologist with an interest in providing technical expertise and project management ...
Field Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Aiken SC
Fuquay Varina, NC · On-site
$75 - $110/hr
Field Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Aiken SC Location: Aiken, SC, US Requisition ID: 181362 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Market: OGC Employment Type ...
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Field Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Aiken SC
Fuquay Varina, NC · On-site
$75 - $110/hr
Field Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Aiken SC Location: Aiken, SC, US Requisition ID: 181362 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions Market: OGC Employment Type ...
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You will work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas: * Develop and market high level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational ...
You will work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas: * Develop and market high level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational ...
You will work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas: * Develop and market high level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational ...
You will work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas: * Develop and market high level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational ...
Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Cary, NC · On-site
$118K - $180K/yr
You will work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas: * Develop and market high level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational ...
Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Cary, NC · On-site
$118K - $180K/yr
You will work on major process controls engineering projects in the following areas: * Develop and market high level, complex programs for nuclear power projects associated with design, operational ...
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Job description
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 113899
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Project Manager for nuclear engineering services willfunction in a mid-level project manager capacity. You will own multiple medium to large services encompassing studies, plant modifications, and Extended Power Uprate (EPU) projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide technical support for client projects with design review services, design engineering services, and development engineering support.
- Support client projects with feasibility studies, and cost estimates.
- Provide proposal support for client projects with technical specification preparation, RFP support, and bid evaluation support.
- Oversee EPC contractors for client projects.
As a Project Manager in our Nuclear Solution you are the execution hub for our clients and project teams, providing leadership and alignment for successful nuclear generation projects. Black & Veatch is engaged with securing nuclear energy's future through our commitment to the current operating fleet and to the new build market, including the latest advanced reactor designs. We find innovative solutions that add value to our client's complex projects and their bottom line. Black & Veatch delivers both cost and schedule certainty for our clients in a competitive market environment, so they can focus on operating the plants safely. In the domestic market, we utilize the Standard Design Process to deliver complete design modification packages to support plant betterment projects. Safety, both industrial safety and nuclear safety, is of the highest priority in every stage of project execution.
- Actively promotes nuclear and industrial safety culture.
- Oversees planning, developing, and tracking of Services and/or EPC projects including areas of execution performance, financial metrics, schedule adherence, quality outcomes, contractual compliance, safety performance, and client satisfaction.
- Manages all aspects of proposals and opportunity pursuits for small to medium Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC)/Service projects.
- Works with Discipline Engineers, Subject Matter Experts, and Construction Managers to execute projects to a high standard commensurate with the nuclear industry.
- Manages escalated problems or issues.
- Manage multiple projects and interface with client management, supervisors, and engineering staff at all stages of project development and execution.
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience with increasing responsibility.
- 5+ years of experience in engineering services or EPC Project Management.
- Experience with Nuclear power projects, especially plant modifications using the industry Standard Design Process (IP-ENG-001).
- Strong electrical engineering background in power generation facilities is preferred, specifically with generator and transformer replacement or upgrade projects, including design review and execution support.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Due to nuclear export control requirements, Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or Naturalized U.S Citizen
- This role will report to the client site located in Richland, WA.
- Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Industry
Civil engineering construction
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Overland Park, KS, US
Year founded
1915