Construction Project Engineer (Electrical, I &C)

TRISO-X; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

TRISO-X in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Construction Project Engineer III to lead the full lifecycle of heavy industrial construction projects, translating design intent into built reality with safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will bridge Electrical/I&C design and on-site construction, coordinating with project managers, superintendents, schedules, budgets, and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering.
• Typically 5+ years of experience in heavy construction or nuclear engineering.
• Deep familiarity with nuclear facility requirements; DOE orders and NRC standards beneficial.
• Strong communication, risk management, and ability to interpret complex engineering plans and specifications.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Coordination: Interpret design drawings and specifications, translating deliverables into Construction Work Packages for field personnel.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all field activities follow HS&E guidelines, regulatory codes, and QA plans.
• Material & Quantity Control: Oversee receipt, inspection, and storage of field-procured materials; track weekly quantities and progress against budget.
• Issue Resolution: Manage NCRs and field changes, perform trend analyses to mitigate risks to schedules/costs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise between superintendents, external design consultants, project controls, and client.
• System Turnover: Coordinate with Startup team to transition completed systems to operation.
• Assist with growing and developing junior team members.
• Additional tasks as delegated by the Project Manager/Director.

Skills

Strong communication

Risk management

Interpret complex plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Eng/Civil/Mechanical/Nuclear/Chemical

Tools

P6

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

TRISO-X is a first-of-its-kind nuclear fuel fabrication facility which will be manufacturing TRISO coated-particle fuel. The Construction Project Engineer III is a technical leader responsible for executing the full lifecycle of nuclear facility construction projects—translating design intent into built reality while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance at every stage. This role will bridge the gap between Electrical / I&C design and physical construction, working with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, superintendents, schedules, budgets, and compliance with strict regulatory safety standards. The position requires expertise in heavy industrial electrical distribution systems, instrumentation installation, control system integration, and related plant systems.

This is a high-impact technical position requiring both strategic project thinking and deep hands-on expertise in nuclear or heavy industrial construction environments.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Engineering Coordination: Interpret design drawings and specifications, translating engineering deliverables into actionable Construction Work Packages (CWPs) for field personnel.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all field activities strictly adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) guidelines, regulatory codes, and quality assurance plans.
• Material & Quantity Control: Oversee the receipt, inspection, and storage of field-procured materials. Track weekly construction quantities and validate progress against the project budget.
• Issue Resolution: Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and field changes, performing trend analyses to mitigate risks that could impact schedules or costs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between superintendents, external design consultants, project controls, and the client.
• System Turnover: Coordinate with the Startup team to smoothly transition completed systems from construction into operational handover.
• Assist with growing and developing junior team members.
• Additional tasks as delegated by the Project Manager / Director.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience: Typically, 5+ years of experience in heavy construction or nuclear engineering.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep familiarity with nuclear facility requirements beneficial, Department of Energy (DOE) orders, the Nuclear Regulatory Committee (NRC), or commercial nuclear standards.
• Skills: Strong communication, risk management, and the ability to interpret complex engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with P6 or equivalent schedule software preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent cad software preferred.
• Strong proficiency in use of MS suite.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet physical demands.
• When working on an active construction site, may work in rough or uneven terrain.
• Frequent walking, standing, and sitting.
• Occasional climbing, bending / crouching.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN

Work Site Expectations:

5 days a week onsite

Hours:

8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

$110,000- $135,000

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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