Project Manager Engineering & Construction - Small Modular Reactors

Requisition ID:  95436 

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Position Specific Description

Engineering & Construction is seeking a Project Engineer / Project Manager to support Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development, performing a dual role that integrates technical engineering leadership with disciplined project management. This position sits at the center of early-stage SMR efforts, supporting technology evaluation, preliminary engineering/FEED, and project definition. The role partners across nuclear development, supply chain, and E&C teams to ensure scope is clearly defined, interfaces are managed, and constructability, cost, and schedule considerations are incorporated early in project development.

The successful candidate will coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering inputs, support scope development and technical evaluations, and manage project fundamentals including schedule, cost, and risk. Responsibilities include maintaining a risk register, supporting procurement and bid evaluations, and driving alignment between engineering assumptions and contractor proposals. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership, the ability to operate in an ambiguous, first-of-a-kind (FOAK) environment, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks to enable successful project execution and construction readiness

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Nuclear, Chemical) or Construction Management (or equivalent experience)

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Maintenance/Construction
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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