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NOTE: THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE FOR REMOTE WORK WITHIN THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES WITH TRAVEL AS REQUIRED FOR BUSINESS NEEDS.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Instrument and Control (I&C) group is part of the Plant Systems Engineering department and provides I&C plant and component solutions for both the safety and non-safety systems of the NuScale small modular reactor. The I&C Manager leads a team of engineers responsible for the principle design and analysis of I&C systems such as Module Protection and Plant Protection systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages a team of professionals and provides assistance on technical work in line with project goals.
• Responsible for the development of engineering deliverables that communicate the design and technical aspects of I&C systems associated with the reactor coolant system and nuclear steam supply system.
• Leads a variety of system level and detailed analyses for I&C plant systems such as the Module Protection and the Plant Protection. Generates specifications and description of various I&C plant components.
• Participates in the development of overall objectives of the Plant Systems Engineering department and supports the development of project work breakdown structures.
• Understands and applies sound approaches and standards for solving technical problems in applicable discipline, and leads cross-functional projects within areas of responsibility.
• Evaluates performance, administers counseling and conducts annual performance reviews.
• Provides technical and advisory assistance to other projects and offices and develops technical statements of work.
• Develops training materials, department R&D needs and proposals for participation in industry forums.
• Develops team members’ capabilities in support of individual career goals and team objectives.
• Interfaces and coordinates with internal and external clients as required for successful project execution.
• Responsible for making technical decisions regarding analysis methodologies and application of NRC licensing criteria.
• Stays abreast of industry product development and utilizes best practices to provide company with highest quality products.
• 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, reviews and analyzes information effectively. 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 data and written information.
• Planning/organizing: Able to organize complex set of items into succinct issues for action, analysis or resolution. Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• 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.
• 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 and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education/Certification: A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering or related field. P.E. preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 8+ years of experience in I&C engineering and/or engineering management for complex systems or power plants. Lead and/or managerial experience preferred. Additional required skills and experience include:
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Strong organization skills and ability to manage complex projects with multiple work phases. Strong technical writing skills.
  • Proven track record of leading staff from multiple disciplines and coordinating design interfaces to provide design solutions in a timely manner.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

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 nationally and locally 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.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this position is $150,537 - $181,683 annually. The full base salary range is $134,964 - $211,098 annually.

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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