Manager I, Engineering
AREVA (Chicago, Illinois)

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Company Description   With manufacturing facilities in 41 countries and a sales network in more than 100, AREVA offers customers reliable technological solutions for CO2-free power generation and electricity transmission and distribution.  We are the world leader in nuclear power and the only company to cover all industrial activities in this field.  Our 61,000 employees are committed to continuous improvement on a daily basis, making sustainable development the focal point of the group’s industrial strategy.  AREVA’s businesses help meet the 21st century’s greatest challenges: making energy available to all, protecting the planet, and acting responsibly towards future generations.
 
AREVA NP is dedicated to the design and construction of nuclear power plants and research reactors, instrumentation and control, modernization and maintenance services, components manufacture and the supply of nuclear fuel.   Position Description   Responsible for day to day management of the Systems Engineering organization.  This includes identification of opportunities/marketing, development of scope, preparation of bid proposals and associated estimates in accordance with AREVA processes and procedures.  Includes managing engineering resources - assigning the correct resources to each task, assigning project engineers (leads), and project managers and assuring they have the organizational support required to successfully complete project tasks, identifying and hiring required resources, and performing annual reviews. 
Responsible for financial performance of the discipline organization - supporting company financial goals and meeting group and project financial goals.  Includes problem solving, initial conceptual designs and scoping, review of in process activities to ensure AREVA standards of technical quality are met, and ensuring AREVA products meet client requirements and expectations.    Customer: Demonstrate understanding of client requirements and effectively incorporate requirements and innovative solutions into project deliverables. Develop and maintain effective relationships with customers at all levels within their organization and gain their trust and respect.  Leadership:  Display integrity, high standards, enthusiasm, intensity, commitment, dedication, and teamwork.  Motivate others to achieve objectives through enthusiasm and excitement and lead by example.  Transfer experience and knowledge to others through coaching and mentoring.  Employee:   Propose and implement development initiatives and plan so that a team reaches the required level of performance and skills to carry out its mission.  Develop effective working relationships with teammates to achieve overall success for the individual, team, business unit and company. Finance:   Develop proposals and cost estimates and execute to achieve projections.  Act like an owner of the business by making prudent, cost-effective decisions. Demonstrate personal accountability and responsibility for work.  Manage issues to result in positive solutions. Process:  Identify and develop practices, processes, and procedures that lead to consistent improvement in the quality of work performed by the discipline organization.  Quality:  Resolve quality issues when first identified, identify adverse trends, and take appropriate corrective action.     Group Description   Systems Engineering is within the Nuclear Engineering Business Unit and the main focus is on performing engineering services for the commercial nuclear generating stations in the US.  This involves consulting on systems and equipment problems, operational and maintenance issues, designing modifications to the existing facility, and performing analyses to support modifications and existing design bases and licensing requirements.  Feasibility studies, strategic planning for equipment upgrades, and plant reliability studies are also performed.         All candidates must meet the following minimum  requirements in order to be considered for this Engineering Manager I opportunity.  Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.  BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent plus minimum 15 years experience.  Required experience in PWR and BWR Nuclear Plant design, modifications to operating nuclear power plants, and analysis. Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, ability to compose complex technical documents, formal letters, invoices, presentations, papers, etc., experienced in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, management, and client management, and have the ability to multi-task under time pressure.   The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position. Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS office application proficiency.  Key Competencies Organizational management, project management, financial management and savvy, organization, ability to manage multiple projects, develop a strong team (conflict resolution), problem solving, functional/technical skills, intellectual horsepower, technical learning, customer focus, time management, action oriented, and peer relationships.  Travel Yes