Senior Engineering Manager, Nuclear

Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Company

hirify.global Sustainable Technology Solutions provides technical, advisory, engineering, and energy-transition solutions across the asset life cycle.

What you will do

• Lead multidisciplinary Nuclear, Mechanical, Process, Electrical, I&C, Civil/Structural, Systems, Safety Analysis, and Plant Integration engineering teams.
• Serve as Engineering Manager and Design Authority for major nuclear energy projects, directing work from feasibility and front-end engineering through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness.
• Lead engineering programs for Advanced Modular Reactors, Small Modular Reactors, Generation IV technologies, and large nuclear capital projects.
• Manage technical interfaces with clients, reactor technology suppliers, utilities, EPC contractors, regulators, licensors, OEMs, and engineering partners.
• Oversee staffing, budgets, schedules, technical risks, performance metrics, engineering quality, configuration management, and project governance.
• Lead design reviews, HAZOPs, PHAs, constructability reviews, licensing engagements, readiness assessments, and resolution of complex technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical field; extensive relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience in nuclear, industrial, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Experience with AMR, SMR, Generation IV reactor technologies, large nuclear capital projects, and first-of-a-kind nuclear projects.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams and leading complex capital projects through execution and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of EPC execution models and stage-gated project development.
• Ability to apply nuclear codes, standards, regulatory requirements, systems engineering principles, and safety practices.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer license.
• Advanced degree in engineering, management, or business.
• Experience with international vendors and global engineering teams.
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools, 3D modeling, model-based reviews, document control platforms, AFE development, cost control, Primavera P6, MS Project, and contractor oversight.

Culture & Benefits

• Benefits may include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability coverage, and paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule options may be available.
• Professional training and career development support.
• Zero Harm culture focused on safety and a People First workplace.