Engineering Delivery & Integration Lead – Plant Engineering

About the Position

Engineering Delivery & Integration Lead – Plant Engineering

DRIVE Consulting GmbH is seeking an Engineering Delivery & Integration Lead for a 6-month interim assignment in Stockholm, Sweden. This role is embedded with a client developing a first-of-a-kind nuclear power plant transitioning from design into delivery.

Responsibilities

Engineering Execution & Technical Leadership

• Define and drive a clear engineering execution plan with an aligned schedule, deliverables, cost, and responsibilities.
• Lead coordination across disciplines (reactor, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, safety) to ensure system integration.
• Ensure effective engineering workflows, design control processes, and validation approaches are implemented.
• Ensure engineering output meets quality, safety, and regulatory requirements throughout the lifecycle.

Risk, Safety & Licensing

• Identify and manage technical and regulatory risks early, before they impact delivery.
• Ensure the traceability and documentation needed for licensing and safety case development.
• Lead key engineering risk methodologies such as FMEA and probabilistic risk assessment (PRA).
• Interface with regulatory bodies and certification authorities.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Act as the central engineering interface across project management, engineering teams, suppliers, and regulators.
• Align stakeholders and maintain momentum through structured coordination.
• Support procurement with nuclear-grade technical requirements and supplier evaluation.
• Promote a strong safety culture and a design-for-safety mindset.
• Ensure early designs apply pre-fabrication and modularisation principles, with early contractor engagement as required.

Delivery, Planning & Improvement

• Contribute to realistic planning of engineering scope, resources, cost, and timelines.
• Track progress and ensure predictable delivery against milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement in how engineering is executed and scaled.
• Ensure a smooth handover from engineering to manufacturing, construction, and operations.

Requirements

• MSc or equivalent in Mechanical, Nuclear, Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• Strong experience leading engineering delivery in complex, regulated environments (e.g., nuclear, aerospace, oil & gas, defence).
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams through complex programme phases.
• Solid understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and standards (SSM, IAEA, ASME, IEC, IEEE).
• Experience with risk methodologies such as FMEA and probabilistic risk assessment.
• Familiarity with modern engineering environments (e.g., PLM, model-based engineering).

We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge nuclear power plant project.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

About the Company

DRIVE Consulting GmbH is a leading consultancy firm specializing in engineering and project management within the energy sector. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions and supporting our clients in achieving their ambitious goals.

Contact

For more information, please contact Wiebke Schmidt.