Director, Engineering (Nuclear)

Location: Rockville, Maryland / Gaithersburg, Maryland; 4 days in office

Salary: $2,137,500–$242,500 per year

Company

hirify.global develops advanced nuclear technologies and new nuclear plant projects.

What you will do

• Lead engineering strategy and project integration across nuclear technology development projects from inception through deployment.
• Establish engineering standards, quality procedures, technology roadmaps, and maturation plans.
• Direct engineering teams, coordinate resources and tools, and set performance metrics for engineering staff.
• Partner with project execution, Business Development, and Government Affairs teams to align technical work with business and stakeholder objectives.
• Lead design reviews, technical risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear quality assurance requirements and regulatory and licensing standards while maintaining delivery velocity.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Approximately 15 years of experience in nuclear engineering or a related industry.
• At least 5 years of engineering leadership experience delivering complex technical projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in engineering project management.
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering standards and quality processes.
• Strong understanding of nuclear regulatory requirements and licensing processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Standard office hours are 8:00am–5:00pm ET, Monday–Friday, with 4 days in office.
• Travel is expected up to 10%.
• Benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support continuing education.