Resident Engineer

Job Title: Resident Engineer – Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology

Company: System One
Job Type: 12-Month Contract (Onsite)
Locations: Idaho Falls, ID | Wilmington, NC | Burlington, VT | Huntsville, AL | La Palma, CA

Travel: Occasional travel to Bellevue, WA and vendor locations required

Job Overview:

System One is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to support a cutting-edge project in advanced nuclear reactor technology. The Resident Engineer will oversee and coordinate scope, schedule, and technical integration for safety systems, non-safety systems, and simulator project coordination. Additionally, they will collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, licensing, safety analysis, and probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) teams to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor design scope and ensure alignment with project goals.

• Act as the primary communication link between vendors, plant design oversight, and stakeholders.

• Support vendor project management by resolving scope and schedule issues.

• Ensure technical alignment on plant design strategies and licensing applications.

• Monitor vendor performance, including budgeting, staffing, and progress tracking.

• Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and provide weekly reports to senior management.

• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and partners to ensure seamless integration.

Qualifications

• 15 years of design/project management experience in large utility-grade projects, preferably nuclear.

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in technical or project management roles.

• Experience in Simulator Development, I&C Engineering, or Digital System V&V preferred.

• Familiarity with I&C-related industrial codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., NRC DRG 2021, NEI 18-04, IEEE 603, NUREG 0711).

• Strong communication skills to convey complex engineering and design issues.

• Experience in nuclear quality environments (10 CFR 50, Appendix B compliance preferred).

• Ability to travel frequently for vendor oversight and stakeholder meetings.

• Expertise in nuclear plant design coordination, including licensing and SSC classification.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional design teams.