Sr. Nuclear Process Engineer/Technical Project Manager

AVANTech, LLC Richland, WA $100000.00 to $200000.00 per year Who We Are AVANTech, LLC is a rapidly growing technology company which designs, fabricates, and operates specialty water treatment equipment for government and commercial clients. We solve some of the most challenging problems in the water industry – from being first responders to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant meltdown to implementing patented first-of-its-kind technology for industrial wastewater recycling to cleaning-up legacy wastewater at government sites resulting from weapons manufacturing during the cold war era. AVANTech’s goal is to improve the environment around us and support our clients with innovative sustainable water treatment solutions. Benefits of working with AVANTech Generous paid time off and holidays. Great opportunity for advancement with a growing company. Varied insurance offerings with employer matching. 401(k) savings plan with employer match. Flexible work schedule, hybrid work schedule available Relocation assistance available Position Summary We are seeking a senior-level Chemical or Nuclear Engineer who combines deep technical credibility with strong client-facing and business-development skills to lead our growth initiative of supporting liquid-sodium reactor implementation. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role. You will serve as AVANTech's primary technical interface to the advanced reactor community, understand emerging challenges in sodium chemistry, purification, cover-gas management, and related systems, and translate those challenges into engineered concepts which can be marketed to favorably position AVANTech for projects associate with design, fabrication, and integration. The role can be structured as either: A hands-on lead process engineer who also engages clients for scope capture, or A technical project manager who drives scope capture and execution Either way, you will be the face of AVANTech to a flagship advanced reactor program and the catalyst for multi-year growth. You will be supported by a dedicated team of engineers to execute the projects. Job Responsibilities/Duties Become AVANTech's in-house subject-matter expert on liquid-sodium reactor auxiliary systems (sodium processing, cover-gas, purification, cold traps, instrumentation, etc.) Actively engage with advanced reactor developers to identify technical gaps and propose conceptual solutions that leverage AVANTech’s engineering and fabrication strengths Lead preparation of white papers, technical presentations, and proposals that position AVANTech as the preferred partner for new projects and/or additional scope on awarded projects Serve as lead engineer or technical project manager on awarded projects associated with design, fabrication, and testing of sodium-related skids and systems Support or lead business-development pursuits, client meetings, and relationship building Collaborate with AVANTech’s engineering, fabrication, and quality teams to ensure proposed solutions are executable and practical Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering from an accredited college/university. 10+ years of progressive experience in nuclear or highly hazardous chemical process design and new-build projects Demonstrated ability to understand complex client technical challenges and articulate credible, value-added solutions Proven client-facing experience - comfortable presenting to senior engineers, program directors, and executives Strong business-development instincts and a track record of helping win new scope Ability to travel 10-20% for client meetings, conferences, and site visits US Citizenship required Preferred (but not required) Direct experience with liquid-metal (sodium, NaK, lead, or lead-bismuth) systems Prior work on advanced reactors, SMR's, or Gen-IV programs Existing relationships within the liquid-sodium reactor ecosystem specifically or the advanced nuclear community in general All candidates must be able to pass a drug test, pre-employment physical, and background investigation. Job Type & Compensation Full-time, salaried, exempt. Salary based on experience AVANTech LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.