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SOCOTEC USA · 1 day ago

Principal, Nuclear Engineering

SOCOTEC USA is a leading consultancy and service provider with a focus on engineering and inspection services. They are seeking a mid-career professional to lead their US Nuclear Services Group, providing technical guidance and driving business development in the nuclear industry.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage the US Nuclear Services Group, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight for engineers, material scientists, and QA staff
Serve as the primary client interface, ensuring exceptional service delivery and maintaining strong client relationships
Drive business development and growth within the nuclear sector, identifying opportunities and expanding SOCOTEC’s market presence
Support clients with design and plant operability challenges, including failure and root cause assessments
Oversee project execution, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, technical specifications, and quality expectations
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the organization

Qualification

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Nuclear industry experienceBusiness developmentTechnical problem-solvingFailure analysisLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaborative skills

Required

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in civil, structural, mechanical, nuclear, or electrical engineering
Proven experience in client-facing roles within the nuclear industry
Demonstrated track record of business development and organizational growth
Strong technical knowledge in solving client design and plant operability issues
Experience in failure analysis, root cause assessment, or similar investigative work
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, multidisciplinary team environment

Preferred

Experience managing a small team of engineers, scientists, and QA personnel
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and safety standards in the nuclear industry
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Benefits

Competitive salary
Benefits package
Mentorship and training opportunities
Regular team-building activities

Company

SOCOTEC USA

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Socotec USA services through Lines: Building Envelope, Code & Planning, Dispute Resolution, Project Advisory, and Specialty Engineering.

H1B Sponsorship

SOCOTEC USA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2022 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Marc Weissbach
Chief Executive Officer
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Glen Waller
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
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