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Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

Design Manager - Nuclear Facilities

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$134.1k - $241.4kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET accredited).
  • 15+ years of work experience producing Professional Engineer-sealed Issued for Construction design documents, including drawings, calculations, specifications, and data sheets.
  • 8+ years of progressive supervisory or managerial experience in design management, including managing multidisciplinary design teams of 50+ individuals producing Professional Engineer-sealed Issued for Construction design documents.
  • Prior design management experience on projects with total installed costs over $100 million USD.
  • Thorough knowledge of Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission nuclear regulations and the regulatory approvals process, with prior experience successfully obtaining an NRC Facility Operating License or DOE Safety Basis Approval.
  • Professional Engineer registration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multidisciplinary design team in designing nuclear fuel production and waste processing facilities.
  • Apply knowledge of nuclear facility regulations and engineering industry practices while leading engineers, architects, designers, building information modeling specialists, and technical support staff in designing new nuclear facilities.
  • Generate discipline staffing budget estimates and staffing assignment schedules.
  • Maintain appropriate staffing levels, including temporary personnel as needed.
  • Generate staff forecasting reports.
  • Manage engineering and design efforts across all disciplines required to complete assigned projects.
  • Coordinate discipline staffing requirements for assigned projects.
  • Monitor the quality and progress of each discipline on assigned projects and ensure production requirements are satisfied.
  • Work closely with Project Managers to resolve existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.
  • Establish design standards and procedures for assigned projects as needed, and recommend improvements to department procedures.
  • Ensure new employees on assigned projects receive orientation on project-specific policies and procedures.
  • Support pre-contract and business development efforts as required, serving as a technical consultant.
  • Ensure performance within authorized discipline budgets.
  • Participate in and promote quality improvement.
  • Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.

Desired Qualifications

  • Nuclear Engineering or Chemical Engineering degree preferred.
  • Active membership in a professional engineering society.
  • Knowledge of Autodesk products, including Revit, Civil 3D, and Plant 3D.
  • Thorough knowledge of design service contracts under Federal Acquisition Regulations.

About the Company

Parsons

Digital infrastructure and security solutions provider

Parsons provides digitally enabled solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. Its work spans government and commercial clients, offering services in systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security, along with large-scale infrastructure projects and advanced technology implementations. The company helps clients by delivering long-term, contract-based engagements that include AI readiness, data preparation for AI applications, and secure, reliable systems. A key differentiator is its breadth across diverse markets and its emphasis on rigorous systems engineering, QA, compliance, and security to ensure the integrity of critical operations while harnessing AI to improve efficiency and safety. Parsons’ goal is to solve complex security and infrastructure challenges through measurable, value-driven solutions and long-lasting partnerships with clients.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
1944

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