Lead Engineer/Project Manager

About the role

As a Lead Engineer/Project Manager at MPR, you will serve as both an engineer and project leader, applying engineering expertise to solve complex challenges while managing project scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships. Consulting means no two projects are the same, different clients, different challenges, different problems to solve. It's the kind of breadth that keeps the work engaging and your skills continuously growing.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering first principles to analyze and solve complex technical problems across power generation, federal services, and life sciences sectors
• Perform root cause analysis and develop technical solutions for equipment failures and system performance issues
• Review and approve engineering calculations, drawings, and technical reports
• Develop innovative approaches to non-routine engineering challenges
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery from initiation through closeout
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation
• Cookordinate multi-disciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, civil, and other engineering disciplines
• Serve as primary client interface for technical and project-related communications
• Identify and mitigate project risks; escalate issues requiring senior management attention
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Participate in proposal development and technical scope definition

Requirements

• Minimum of a four (4) year technical degree is required. Candidates within one year of graduation may also be considered if currently engaged in full-time employment.
• S. Navy Nuclear Power Training is a plus
• Fundamental of Engineering (FE) and/or Professional Engineer's license is preferred but is not required
• At least four (4) years of relevant experience including, but not limited to contributing technical role in projects covering specification, design, or evaluation of mechanical, civil/structural, I&C, and/or electrical systems and components
• Management of technical projects
• Use of design and analysis tools for systems and/or components (e.g., pumps, heat exchangers, motors, and valves or experience with equivalent military equipment)
• Developing technical solutions to challenging engineering problems
• A three-to-five-year tour of operational U.S. Navy Nuclear experience is considered equivalent

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize work to meet commitments
• Aptitude and desire to work outside of your engineering discipline(s) and quickly learn new concepts
• Strong analytical skills with fundamental understanding of the underlying first principles of engineering
• Ability to multi-task across teams of engineers and managers on various projects
• Motivated to expand skills and knowledge, as well as tackle new problems and take on new responsibilities
• Ability to manage change and take active leadership in timely decision making
• Ability to lead and motivate people and encourage teamwork
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and senior management
• To work collaboratively across functional teams
• Solution oriented with a goal of enabling our client’s success
• To work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Persistent, questioning attitude and the ability to accept that in other

Skills

• Technical rigor and first-principles thinking
• Independence from any single technology vendor or corporate parent
• Objective technical advice and broad expertise across the nuclear industry

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package

Schedule

Full-time, exempt

Location

Locations: Alexandria VA (HQ), East Lyme CT, Burlington MA, or Salt Lake City UT

Application Instructions

Not applicable

Minor Metadata

Position Type: Full-time, exempt

Travel: 10-20%

Work Environment: Collaborative and technically rigorous

About MPR: Founded in 1964, MPR Associates provides independent engineering and consulting services to clients in the power and energy, federal, and life sciences sectors. The firm operates throughout the United States and internationally, making challenging projects successful by delivering safe and reliable technical solutions across the entire project lifecycle. Our independence from any single technology vendor or corporate parent allows us to provide objective technical advice and maintain broad expertise across the nuclear industry.

What truly sets MPR apart from our peers is the Work You'll serve as an independent technical authority using first-principles problem-solving, not repetitive vendor-specific calculations. A broad client base means direct interaction with reactor developers, plant owners, regulators, and research institutions—and insulation from the fate of any single technology. You'll also have autonomy to identify and pursue new projects that align with your expertise and interests. The Culture Technical rigor and first-principles thinking define MPR's approach—not vendor procedures or corporate mandates. You will work alongside bright, motivated engineers and project managers across mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical, and materials disciplines. Questioning attitudes and constructive feedback are valued here; technical accuracy matters more than hierarchy. It's a high-performance culture built on trust and respect since 1964.

Career Development: Establish yourself as a recognized technical authority across diverse and challenging projects. You'll maintain technical breadth that keeps you relevant regardless of which technologies succeed commercially while growing as a leader through mentorship, project management, client engagement, and business development.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: MPR Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other classification as required by applicable laws.

MPR is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer.