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August 11, 2026 Power

Q&A: A Career Chain Reaction With Nick Sutherland

Nick Sutherland, senior associate technical consultant at Burns & McDonnell, did not set out to build a career in nuclear. He discovered the industry almost by chance, then found a long-term professional home at Burns & McDonnell, where he has spent the past 17 years helping grow the company’s commercial nuclear work. In this Q&A, Nick reflects on problem-solving, employee ownership, career longevity and why this moment in nuclear feels different.

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