Manager, Engineering – Nuclear Safety

Savannah River Mission Completion

. Define objectives, develop strategies, and manage resources to achieve goals through effective interaction with management and customers .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeAiken • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $131,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering management, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards while effectively leading teams and managing resources to achieve organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership ExperienceEngineering ManagementCompliance with 10 CFR 830Hazard and Accident AnalysisSafety Basis Regulatory Authority

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Hard Skills

Engineering Discipline StandardsQuality AssuranceDocumented Safety AnalysisTechnical Safety RequirementsUnreviewed Safety Question Process

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationGuidance and Support

Tools & Technologies

Tracking SystemsSchedules Management

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Engineering or Science

Industry Keywords

Nuclear SafetyDOE Order 426.2Professional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define objectives, develop strategies, and manage resources to achieve goals through effective interaction with management and customers
Establish and communicate expectations to subordinates to maintain high engineering discipline standards and quality; review deliverables for quality and compliance
Manage engineering commitments through schedules and tracking systems for on-time delivery of engineering products
Collaborate with peer engineering managers on business objectives and major engineering issue resolutions
Provide guidance, direction, and support to direct reports on departmental improvements, technical questions, issues, professional development, and personnel matters
Participate as an active member of the SRMC expanded staff and support senior management objectives
Act as the Safety Basis Regulatory Authority and primary contact to the Nuclear Safety organization for the Concentration, Storage, and Transfer Facility
Provide guidance and interpretation on questions of intent and compliance
Ensure compliance with 10 CFR 830, including Hazard and Accident Analysis, Documented Safety Analysis, Technical Safety Requirements, and the Unreviewed Safety Question process
Communicate high-risk issues to line and senior management to support organizational decision-making
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering or Science (e.g., Physics, Chemistry) and progressive professional engineering experience
Post-secondary education may reduce the years of experience required for entry
This position may fall under DOE Order 426.2 and as such must meet the conditions of the order
On an exception basis, equivalencies for education and experience may be applied
Demonstrated ability and/or experience in leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
Health Savings Account
Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
Life and Accident Coverage
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs