Program Manager / Practice Lead - Nuclear

Company: S&ME Inc.
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: May 30, 2025

Job Description:

Program Manager / Practice Lead - Nuclear
Requisition Number: 2025-1350-05


Build Your Career. Own Your Future.
At S&ME, you're more than just an employee, you're an employee-owner of a 100% employee-owned company that has been solving complex geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials testing challenges for over 50 years. We're invested in your success and offer a career path with growth opportunities, training, and hands-on experience. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork while offering industry-leading benefits designed to help you thrive - on and off the job, including but not limited to:

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• Medical, dental & vision plans with HSA and FSA options
  
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  
• 401(k) with employer match
  
• PTO with rollover
  
• Maternity/paternity leave
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Company vehicle & fuel card for project-based work
  
• Employee recognition & credential incentive programs
  
• $2,000 referral bonuses and more!
  
  
  
  Your Role: Impactful, Leader, Driver
  S&ME is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Engineer or Geologist to take on a leadership role as Program Manager / Practice Leader for our Nuclear sector. This opportunity allows you to work from any of our regional offices. Come be a part of S&ME and help deliver high-impact engineering solutions to our clients!
  
  
  What You'll Do:
  In this role as Program Manager / Practice Leader for our Nuclear division, you'll lead key initiatives, ensure regulatory standards are upheld, and manage cross-functional teams across technical and operational disciplines. For over 40 years, S&ME has delivered comprehensive solutions to complex engineering and environmental challenges related to nuclear development and licensing.
  
  
  As the Program Manager / Practice Leader, you will drive strategic growth by leading business development, proposal efforts, and project execution focused on core offerings such as:
  
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  • Geotechnical and environmental consulting to support site evaluation, project planning, and licensing processes
    
  • Construction quality control and assurance
    
  • Civil engineering solutions for operations and maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and major modifications
    
    
    
    S&ME operates under a robust internal Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA) program. In this capacity, you'll collaborate closely with our Corporate Nuclear QA Manager to ensure compliance with QA standards across the company and on individual projects. You'll also support the execution of internal and third-party audits and contribute to continuous improvement of our QA systems.
    We're looking for a leader with a strong track record in nuclear licensing, site investigations, geotechnical engineering, and nuclear quality assurance.
    
    
    What We're Looking For:
    
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    • A Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Geology
      
    • A minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience
      
    • A Professional Engineer (PE) or Geologist (PG) in multiple states within the S&ME footprint
      
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail; and ability to meet deadlines
      
    • You are proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Project
      
      
      
      Why Join S&ME?
      At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job, it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry.
      
      
      Apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future with S&ME!
      
      
      This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.

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