Jernai Ellis

About Jernai Ellis

Leading with clarity, connection, and purpose. Dynamic and results-driven engineering and project management professional with over 10 years of experience in nuclear engineering, project planning, and execution. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and driving continuous improvement. Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, with a focus on quality and safety. Skilled in risk management, strategic planning, and stakeholder communication.

Experience

1. Supervisory Nuclear Engineer

   Norfolk Naval Shipyard

   Jan 2025 — Present · Portsmouth, VA, US

   Plays a critical role in supporting the successful execution of nuclear engineering and planning efforts for multiple CNO projects by providing strategic oversight, technical guidance, and organizational resources. Ensures alignment between engineering objectives and broader organizational priorities, removing barriers that could impact execution. By actively monitoring project performance, offers high-level insights and decision-making support to maintain schedule integrity and address resource constraints.To ensure team’s success, collaborates with senior leadership and project management to secure necessary funding, personnel, and tools, optimizing workload distribution and ensuring resource availability. Facilitates coordination between engineering, production, and other functional areas, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances efficiency. Focused on workforce development, overseeing training initiatives and mentoring efforts to strengthen the technical capabilities of the engineering team. Provides performance feedback, career development guidance, and support initiatives that enhance team cohesion and professional growth. Through proactive leadership and problem-solving, ensures that engineering efforts remain on track, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Nuclear Engineering

  2011 — 2011

• William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• South Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Nuclear Engineering