Chip Lagdon

About Chip Lagdon

Mr. Lagdon has 40 years of progressive nuclear experience managing projects, developing technical policy, interfacing with stakeholders and developing long range plans. He is an accomplished nuclear professional, practiced in engineering, plant startups and conduct of operations while supporting operational goals. He possesses superior leadership skills, experienced in leading multi-functional startup and project review teams that help meet mission objectives and establish critical priorities. He is a problem solver, noted for finding solutions to difficult technical and regulatory issues. He is an accomplished speaker and author with excellent interpersonal and communications skills, having conducted briefings for regulators, congressional staffs and public groups.

Experience

1. Engineering Manager, Nuclear Power and Nuclear Chief Engineer

   Bechtel National Inc

   Nov 2018 — Present · Reston, VA

   Nuclear Engineering Functional Manager responsible for staffing, oversight and nuclear business development activities. Responsible for hiring, career development and assignment rotations of nuclear staff. Conduct technical oversight of nuclear activities for Bechtel Projects and operational activities in the DOE complex. Develop nuclear proposals including technical approaches and licensing strategies. As Nuclear Power Engineering Manager, responsible for carrying out Bechtel\'s QA requirements by conducting design reviews for nuclear power projects. Manage Bechtel\'s Nuclear Safety Center of Excellence and ensure safety culture is valued and respected.

Education

• The George Washington University

  MEA, Engineering Administration, R&D

  1984 — 1987

• United States Merchant Marine Academy

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Marine Engineering

  1978 — 1982

• Harvard Kennedy School

  SEF, Political Science

  2002 — 2002