Sr. Director, Engineering - Nuclear Development

The Sr. Director, Engineering – Nuclear Development is a senior technical leader guiding the engineering foundation of NYPA’s advanced nuclear program. Reporting to the VP, Engineering & Chief Engineer with a dotted line to the SVP, Nuclear Development, this role ensures NYPA’s nuclear initiatives are grounded in rigorous technical analysis, strong governance, and the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the nuclear engineering department, ensuring alignment with the company's mission, vision, and objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and achieve goals that support overall business objectives.
• Develop strategies and oversee processes to ensure all projects comply with relevant regulatory standards, safety guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Oversee NYPA’s technical review activities across advanced nuclear initiatives, by establishing disciplined technical review, escalation, and documentation processes.
• Oversee engagement with developers, operators, OEMs, regulators, and engineering partners on complex technical and licensing matters.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes, methodologies, and tools, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive project documentation and oversee the preparation of detailed reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Develop staff expertise in engineering areas, create development opportunities within and/or between disciplines and maintain depth at critical core competencies within engineering.

Benefits

• Fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation
• Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns