Civil Engineering Lead – Energy

AtkinsRéalis

. Serve as the recognized expert on civil engineering design for nuclear facilities within AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $146,000 - $244,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert knowledge in civil engineering design for nuclear facilities, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, technical direction, and innovative problem-solving. Proven ability to lead teams, communicate complex ideas effectively, and develop professional standards within the nuclear engineering domain.

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Civil Engineering Design ExpertiseProfessional Engineering (PE) LicenseExpert Knowledge of NRC Regulatory GuidesSenior Design Professional Experience in Nuclear ProjectsCivil/Structural Design Software Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Civil Engineering DesignNuclear Facility Design CodesProbabilistic Seismic Hazard AnalysisANSYS Software ProficiencyTechnical Quality AssuranceProject ManagementTechnical DirectionInnovative Problem SolvingRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Standards Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsGoal Alignment FacilitationLeadershipPersuasion

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering (PE) LicenseStructural Engineering (SE) License

Industry Keywords

Nuclear EngineeringCommercial Nuclear FacilitiesDepartment of Energy ProjectsNuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS)Consensus Standards Participation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the recognized expert on civil engineering design for nuclear facilities within AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear
Anticipate internal and/or external business challenges and regulatory issues
Recommend engineering process and service improvements
Identify innovative solutions to unique and complex problems with broad business impact
Lead civil engineering functional teams and potentially project teams, meeting milestones and objectives
Direct research and solve unprecedented technical problems
Provide oversight and supervision of senior professionals' technical work
Interface with senior technical managers and all levels of management
Provide technical direction throughout the company
Establish technical criteria and provide technical input and direction to project managers and team members
Represent and defend the company's technical work to clients, regulatory agencies, and others, including serving as an expert witness
Participate in technical and professional organizations at a prominent leadership level
Participate in technical quality assurance reviews and project review audits
Develop and maintain firmwide professional standards, guidelines, procedures, and design and QA review guidelines
Monitor staff compliance with technical standards and procedures
Develop and implement in-house technical development programs
Coordinate staffing needs and recruitment in the technical specialty area
Assist with candidate identification, screening, recruitment, and orientation
Lead high-risk, complex initiatives and develop execution strategies
Communicate complex ideas and persuade senior stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering
Requires 15 years of experience; typical incumbent has 20–25 years of experience
Professional Engineering (PE) License required, with ability to be licensed in multiple jurisdictions
Strong communication skills in a challenging, multi-tiered environment
Strong organizational skills
Ability to foster and achieve goal alignment among participants with differing interests
Expert knowledge of key design codes and standards for commercial nuclear facilities
Expert knowledge of NRC Reg Guides 1.136, 1.142 and ACI-318, ACI-349 and ACI-359 for concrete structures
Expert knowledge of NRC Reg Guide 1.243 and ANSI/AISC N690 for safety-related steel structures
Knowledge of NRC guidelines for Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis for nuclear power reactors
Expert knowledge in civil/structural design software codes, including ANSYS
Participation in appropriate national consensus standard/code committees preferred
Structural Engineering (SE) License desirable
Senior design professional experience on Commercial and Department of Energy nuclear reactor projects
Senior design professional experience on Commercial and Department of Energy nuclear fuel cycle facilities
Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Company-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Leaves of absence options
Flexible work options
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities