Job Details: Nuclear Verification and Validation Engineering Manager

	Nuclear Verification and Validation Engineering Manager
	Reference VAC-4308 Salary Negotiable Benefits Full Benefits City Norcross, Georgia Locations United States, Contract Type Permanent Full Time Date Posted 07/02/2012

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	Job Description
	Nuclear Verification and Validation Engineering Manager The IV&V Engineering Manager will assist the IV&V Director in managing the independent verification and validation team for large scale software verification and validation efforts for safety-related control systems at new nuclear plants and digital upgrades at existing nuclear power plants. The IV&V Engineering Manager will lead the IV&V team in various V&V design review and analysis tasks; establishing software/system requirements traceability matrix and performance of requirements tracing; preparation, review, and verification of software integration and system tests including acceptance test documents; preparation, review and release of various V&V reports; and guidance on process change/enhancement activities. The position is responsible for directing the field test manager in the execution of test procedures against safety-related digital I&C software/system requirements; and identifying technical opportunities in such areas as efficiency improvement, quality improvement, cost reduction, and reliability and performance improvement. Position Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: • Responsible for coordinating all engineering activities on Altran’s IV&V Projects. • Provide leadership and build a strong V&V team capable of delivering high quality deliverables to our customers. • Provide daily technical direction and monitor work for compliance with client contracts, IEEE Standard 1012-1998, QA requirements and relevant regulations. • Interface with Project Management on engineering matters as well as budget and schedule preparation. • Maintain schedules of work assigned to sub-sections; monitor and track progress of assigned efforts; follow up to obtain status reports; prepare summaries of project status for review by IV&V Director and Project Manager. • Make key decisions quickly. • Ensure effective communication and coordination within engineering and other project participants. • Take ownership, develop and implement action plans to close gaps identified by Self Assessments, QA Audits, and Management/Customer feedback. • Communicate with customers to ensure timely identification and prompt resolution of issues. • Assist in the preparation of engineering proposals. • 20-30% travel to support project requirements. This travel will also include international travel to China.

	Company Description
	Altran Solutions is a comprehensive engineering consulting firm that leverages innovative technologies and industry knowledge to help companies enhance their business and effectively manage their assets. Our goal is to seek out answers to our customer's critical engineering challenges and provide them with a framework that encourages innovative thinking, promotes operational efficiencies, and delivers results to their bottom lines. Our growth oriented team of professionals works closely with utilities, power generation & delivery companies as well as commercial and industrial firms. Altran Solutions was recognized in 2009 and 2010 by Engineering News Records as part of the Top ENR 500 Design firms. Altran Solutions is a wholly-owned division of the Altran Group (Altran Technologies), the European leader in Innovation and Technology consulting. In 2009, the Group’s revenue reached $2 billion with 17,000 professionals serving clients and improving efficiencies in 20 countries. For more information, please visit our website at www.altransolutions.com.

	Qualifications Required
	• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. PE license or graduate degree is a plus. • Technically proficient in engineering practices and procedures, with over 10 years experience in a leadership role within an engineering organization. • Excellent working knowledge of the principles and practices of organization and management. • Knowledge of codes (i.e., 10 CFR 50 Appendix B), standards (i.e., IEEE Std 1012-1998), and regulations (i.e., RG 1.168-2004) as they relate to V&V work, system design, construction, and testing requirements. • Knowledge of nuclear power plant system design and function. • Knowledge and experience with V&V analysis including requirements tracing, and software/system testing methodologies. • Ability to analyze technical requirements and software/system architectures. • Excellent communication skills that enable dealing with people in a thoughtful and professional manner. • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office. • Background in a Nuclear Power related engineering organization is desirable. Interested and qualified candidates please send your resumes to Cathy Binyildiz at cathy.binyildizaltran.com ] Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; M/F/D/V