Work Planning & Execution Lead

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Nuscale Power
Develops small modular nuclear reactors for clean, safe, and efficient energy production.
Coordinates licensing project planning, resources, and schedules, supporting regulatory activities.
8 days ago ago
$111,531 - $174,446
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Office Full-Time
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Licensing
Construction
Commissioning
Operations & Maintenance
Design Engineering
Program Management
Procurement
Refueling Outages
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Nuclear
Utilities
Industrial
Government
Data Centers
Desalination
Hydrogen Production
Role
What you would be doing
project planning
resource scheduling
budget estimation
metric reporting
client coordination
process improvement
  • Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
  • Coordinate with the Regulatory Affairs management team and the Product and Project Delivery Office to coordinate and manage changes, including preliminary cost, duration, and risk estimations as requested by the management team.
  • Assist in annual budgeting estimations as required by the Licensing Director.
  • The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
  • Prepare licensing project and departmental resource estimates and schedules.
  • Perform administrative functions such as writing and reviewing reports, and maintaining intra- and inter-department communication mechanisms. The WPEL is often the first-line facilitator of organizing departmental handoffs to and from Licensing.
  • Interface and coordinate with internal and external clients as required for successful execution of regulatory affairs work activities.
  • Assess department capabilities versus resource demand and suggest training or other methods to maintain adequate technical competence and coverage.
  • Conduct regular status updates and work planning for projects where assigned as Planner. Licensing project planning team role assignments are made in coordination between Licensing Management and the Product and Project Delivery Office.
  • Develop and report on project and department metrics.
  • Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
  • Working within approved project phase plans provided by the Product and Project Delivery Office, generate detailed technical work plans, and assist supervisors with resource allocation, leveling, and prioritization to ensure efficient use of resources.
  • Support department-wide organizational and business process improvement and standardization initiatives.
What you bring
primavera p6
5+ years
bachelor's
pmp
project management
technical writing
  • Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of full-time experience working in a project-oriented work environment, preferably in the power or nuclear industries, is required. Understanding of engineering and/or licensing projects and terminology based on past work required. Strong technical writing and presentation skills and good communication, computer, presentation and interpersonal skills required. Experience in project management, scheduling, or planning preferred. Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 is required.
  • Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
  • Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
  • Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read, and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
  • Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
  • Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
  • Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
  • Quality Assurance: Demonstrates understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1.
  • Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.
  • Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
  • Education/Certification: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field is required. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred but not required.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
  • Unnamed entity founded to revolutionize nuclear energy with small modular reactors (SMRs)
  • Focus on making nuclear power safer, more affordable, and more sustainable
  • Developed the world's first SMR design certified by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
  • Collaborates with utilities, governments, and other key players to build cleaner energy solutions
  • Key projects include providing reliable energy to communities, industries, and military bases
  • Leverages advanced technology to offer a cleaner, more flexible energy source compared to traditional nuclear plants
  • SMRs designed to operate in diverse environments, including remote and off-grid locations
  • Reactors capable of scaling energy production to meet varying demand, reducing costs and risks
Culture + Values
  • SAFETY: We will build and sustain a safety conscious workforce in order to ensure the safety of the products we produce, as well as the safety of our employees and our partners.
  • EXCELLENCE: We will earn the respect of our stakeholders by delivering on our promises and demanding excellence of ourselves in the work we produce.
  • INTEGRITY: We are committed to earning the trust of our stakeholders and teammates through transparency, openness, respect, and honesty in our relationships.
  • TEAMWORK: We treat all people with dignity, respect each other's perspective and work collaboratively to achieve excellence, and deliver value to our customers, partners, and stakeholders.
  • INNOVATION: We solve complex problems and seek creative new ways to deliver solutions that will dramatically improve access to clean, safe, affordable nuclear energy.
Environment + Sustainability
3M tons/year
COâ‚‚ Emissions Reduction
Estimates a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to global decarbonization efforts.
80% waste reduction
Compared to Conventional Plants
Achieves 80% waste reduction through innovative nuclear plant technology.
5-150 L/MWh
Water Consumption
Developed air-cooled and hybrid SMR options reducing water usage drastically.
  • Joined the UN 24/7 Carbon‑Free Energy Compact to accelerate decarbonization of global electricity systems.
  • VOYGRâ„¢ plant technology provides reliable, high‑capacity, carbon‑free energy supporting integration of intermittent renewables.
  • Pledged support for global net-zero goals, aligns with net-zero by 2050 objective.
  • Participates in global sustainability initiatives (e.g., IAEA goals)
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly disclosed DEI strategy or gender‑related outcomes available on official website or LinkedIn.
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