Design and Drafting Manager - Nuclear Job Listing at Kelly Services in Chicago, IL (Job ID US3616935_BH9978984)

Description

Design and Drafting Supervisor – Engineering Manager
REMOTE with 10% travel 

Overview:
A leading firm in the nuclear energy sector is seeking a skilled and experienced Design and Drafting Supervisor to guide the technical design team. As Engineering Manager, you will oversee the production of detailed technical drawings and documentation for complex engineering projects, ensuring impeccable quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a talented team of design and drafting professionals to deliver high-quality work and support career growth.
• Project Management: Coordinate design activities across multiple projects, ensuring timely, accurate delivery of drawings and specifications. Prioritize and allocate resources efficiently.
• Design Oversight: Review technical drawings, plans, and designs for accuracy, compliance, and industry standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, project managers, and external stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve design challenges.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs adhere to nuclear industry regulations and safety standards.
• Quality Control: Maintain rigorous quality control processes to verify designs meet specifications and client expectations.
• Software Proficiency: Oversee design activities utilizing industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, MicroStation, or similar tools.
• Documentation: Manage proper documentation of design work, including drawing revisions and project progress updates.
• Process Improvement: Implement best practices and innovative solutions for greater team efficiency and design accuracy.
• Proposal Development: Provide cost and timeline estimates for potential future projects.
• Training Development: Offer ongoing training opportunities to keep the team at the forefront of design trends and software advancements.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or higher in a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years' design and drafting experience in the nuclear, energy, or heavy industry sectors.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Expertise with 2D/3D drafting tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, MicroStation, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of nuclear engineering design principles and industry codes (ASME, NQA-1, NRC regulations).
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Certification in CAD or related drafting software desirable.
• Training in nuclear industry quality assurance standards is an advantage.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience with complex nuclear power plant projects or consulting work.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to excel in fast-paced environments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong leadership record, with proven success motivating and managing high-performing teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading projects with an advanced, collaborative team

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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