Our Client is a leading nuclear innovation company looking to bring advanced technologies to the maritime sector. In partnership with leading international corporations their mission is to deliver durable and scalable, nuclear energy for floating industrial production and deep-sea shipping.
We are seeking passionate individuals to transform and shape the future with game-changing net-zero technology. This opportunity is for a highly motivated and skilled Principal Marine Engineer.
Role:
This individual will be responsible for ownership of the design development and integration of the company's Power Conversion Systems (PCS) and Balance Of Plant (BOP) design packages. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and experience in design development in both marine and nuclear industries. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to lead technically in an emerging market.
Responsibilities-
- Author work specification for the procurement of technical services and manage contract execution.
- Discharge the intelligent customer role in the plant development and delivery.
- Mentor junior team members and provide authoritative guidance to teammates in topics related to area of expertise.
- Liaise with stakeholders; designers, classification societies, regulators, potential customers and nuclear technology developers to manage evolving requirements.
- Support their market development efforts.
Essential -
- Masters in mechanical engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent. A PhD in Engineering or Physics is highly desirable.
- Substantial experience in the nuclear and / or marine industry in roles of significant responsibility.
- Significant experience in managing design projects against evolving design requirements. Starting with early design stages (ideas / pre-concepts) and progressing to prototype and commercialisation.
- Experience in authoring work specifications for technical service providers, supporting tendering process and overseeing the execution of contracts against contractual requirements.
- Intelligent customer experience
- General understanding of nuclear safety design principles, nuclear regulatory frameworks and relevant design codes and standards.
- Proven leader with track record of team development, continuous improvement and project execution.
- Experience in the qualification of a new technology.
- Program Management Professional Certification via Program Management Institute (or equivalent)
- Comfortable with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, preferably SolidWorks and / or AutoCAD.
- Comfortable with first-principle engineering calculations (all disciplines) and correct implementation of numerical analysis software (mechanical, structural and Process).
- Able to articulate technical risks and issues in a clear concise way.
- Good understanding of risk management in design and design development methods.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Critical thinking skills and ability to handle uncertainties.