Framatome North America · 2 weeks ago
Project Leader – Safety System Modernization Technical Proposals (Nuclear I&C)
Mansfield, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $176K/yr
10+ years expFramatome North America is seeking a Project Leader to guide the development of technical proposals for safety system modernization projects in the nuclear I&C sector. This role involves leading the entire bid cycle, ensuring proposals are technically sound and aligned with regulatory expectations while training bid managers to enhance their capabilities.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the full technical proposal and bid development process. Act as the main point of accountability for all proposal deliverables, schedules, risks, and gate reviews
Develop and manage the proposal work plan and ensure alignment with internal stakeholders. Review customer specifications, RFPs, and technical requirements to clearly define scope and expectations
Work with customers, account managers, and subject matter experts to clarify details and resolve ambiguities
Identify key assumptions, gaps, deviations, and compliance positions early in the process
Translate customer needs into system concepts using our portfolio of standard safety-class I&C products
Partner with engineering teams to confirm the technical soundness, feasibility, and licensing readiness of proposed configurations
Balance the use of standardized modules with customer-specific solution needs
Develop the technical cost basis, including equipment, engineering hours, testing, and project execution needs
Work with Finance and Commercial teams to refine pricing strategies and explore cost optimization options
Identify technical and execution risks and incorporate mitigation strategies into the proposal
Prepare clear, well-structured proposal documents, including:
Technical solution descriptions
Architecture diagrams
Compliance and requirements matrices
Execution plans and schedules
Bills of Material (BOM)
Basis of cost and scope
Ensure all materials meet customer requirements and internal quality expectations
Coordinate inputs from Product Management, Engineering, Licensing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales
Lead internal reviews and approval workflows throughout the proposal process
Support the commercial team in customer meetings, technical Q&A, and bid clarifications. Train, coach, and mentor bid managers to strengthen their technical proposal capabilities
Develop playbooks, templates, and best practices to help bid managers become experts in safety I&C modernization proposals. Provide ongoing guidance and oversight to ensure consistent quality, rigor, and alignment across all bids
Improve templates, cost models, and standard solution approaches to reduce bid cycle time and improve consistency
Capture lessons learned from each proposal to strengthen future bids
Contribute to developing standardized modernization packages and repeatable system architectures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in nuclear I&C, digital safety systems, system engineering, or modernization programs
Strong understanding of digital safety-class platforms, system architectures, and relevant nuclear regulatory standards
Demonstrated experience leading technical proposals or system design efforts
Excellent communication and coordination skills across technical and commercial teams
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Ability to mentor and develop junior or mid-level team members
Preferred
Experience with safety-related digital I&C modernization (e.g., RPS, ESFAS, or plant safety system upgrades)
Familiarity with configurable standard product lines and platform-based system design
PMP or similar certification
Experience supporting utility customers, EPC firms, or nuclear OEMs
Benefits
Multiple medical plan options
Dental & vision coverage
Life insurance
Long- and short-term disability
Optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life)
401(k) with employer match
Up to 3 weeks of vacation
8 sick days
13 paid holidays annually
Lifestyle spending account
Employer paid mental health support
Education reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance programs
Company
Framatome North America
Framatome has a strong presence in the U.S. and Canada nuclear energy market, helping power more than 38 million North American homes.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase