Owner’s Engineer
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Engineering
Posted on April 22, 2024
Hiring Department
MU Research Reactor
A life-saving operation in the middle of America — theUniversity of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR)— needs you to help guide its future. MURR is expanding its critical cancer-fighting and medical isotope production.
MURR's reactor is the highest-power university research reactor in the United States, operating at 10 megawatts, 6.5 days a week and 52 weeks a year. The MURR facility enables research across many disciplines – From investigating ancient cultures and how plants respond to their environment, to analyzing industrial materials and developing radiopharmaceuticals that have lifesaving clinical applications. The MURR facility is a reliable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers and students across the country.
Be a part of the future of fighting cancer and saving lives.
Be a part of MURR
Job Description
The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is seeking an exceptional candidate for our Owner's Engineer – NextGen MURR position. This position will report to the NextGen MURR Program Director and will be initially responsible for managing university-generated technical inputs in the programming, conceptual design, preliminary safety analysis report, and construction permit application phases of the NextGen MURR project.
The Owner's Engineer will support the Program Director in technical engagements with the prime contractor (reactor design firm) and prepare summary reports suitable for university executive review outlining the ongoing status of the project deliverables. The owners engineer may also be delegated signing authority on behalf of the Program Director or the University regarding canvassing university stakeholders and/or providing design input requested by the prime contractor, or in approving routine invoices, budgets or expenditures.
Key Duties Performed by This Position Will Include
- Primary university interface with the contractors' project management office
- Translate technical needs and concepts from university SME's to contractor's technical team
- Conduct independent project status evaluations from the university's perspective
- Supports university legal and procurement with technical aspects of contract reviews or amendments
- Monitor milestone deliverables and reactor construction progress in later phases
- Monitor equipment selection and material compliance with specifications during the design phases
- Support the Program Director in making decisions/approvals in design and planning reviews
- Support the Program Director in developing equipment commissioning and verification tests
- Lead the preparation of operational and maintenance strategy procedures
- May be delegated as the University Technical Authority charged with sign-off of all reactor and ancillary facility deliverables
This position will require on site work.
Shift
Monday through Friday 8AM - 5PM
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
- Additional licensures are necessary as required by regulatory authorities
- A degree in nuclear engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Project management skills and/or certification(s)
- Training in reactor operation and/or nuclear health physics
- Experience with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations
- Experience with nuclear science applications, reactor systems and fuels
Salary Range: $90,000 to $140,000 per year
Grade: GGS-MKT
University Title: Reactor Engineer
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
Cover letter & Resume/CV
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.
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