Fuel Project Engineer

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match up to 5%

Unlimited PTO

Company holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc. is looking for a Fuel Project Engineer in Washington, DC. This role merges nuclear fuel process engineering with EPCM oversight, ensuring projects from design to commissioning run smoothly.

You'll work closely with leadership, overseeing contractor performance and conducting inspections. The position includes a base salary of $125K–$155K, a hybrid work environment, and benefits like a 401(k) match and unlimited PTO. Ideal for engineers seeking broader responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of process engineering experience in fuel, refining, or energy.
• Proven experience with construction management and inspections.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities for nuclear fuel processing.
• Oversee EPCM, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Monitor contractor performance against scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Conduct field inspections and troubleshoot construction issues.
• Evaluate design changes for technical and operational impacts.

Skills

Process engineering

Construction management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or related

Job description

Fuel Project Engineer
Washington, DC Metro Area | $125k - $155k
Up to 50% Domestic & International Travel

Take Nuclear Fuel Projects from Engineering Through Commissioning

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants broader responsibility than a traditional process engineering role. You’ll combine nuclear fuel process engineering with owner-side EPCM and construction oversight, working across design, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Reporting to the Director of Fuel Facilities Operations, you’ll serve as a key technical representative with direct exposure to EPCM partners, contractors, vendors, field teams, operations, quality, and leadership.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• End-to-end project exposure from engineering and design through construction and commissioning.
• Owner-side responsibility overseeing EPCM and construction contractors.
• Hands-on field involvement through inspections, walkdowns, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• High visibility working directly with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Domestic and international exposure with travel up to 50%.

What You’ll Do

• Lead process engineering activities supporting nuclear fuel processing, production, and operational improvement.
• Provide day-to-day owner oversight of EPCM, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Serve as a technical interface with EPCM contractors, construction partners, vendors, and field personnel.
• Monitor contractor performance against scope, schedule, budget, technical requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Conduct field inspections and facility walkdowns and troubleshoot engineering, process, and construction issues.
• Evaluate design and contractor changes for technical, cost, schedule, safety, licensing, quality, and operational impacts.
• Participate in design and construction readiness reviews, system walkdowns, commissioning, turnover, and operational readiness.
• Identify project risks and contractor performance concerns and drive issues toward resolution.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership on process improvements and project execution.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of process engineering experience, preferably within fuel, refining, energy, or a related industrial environment.
• Experience with construction management, inspections, process optimization, and operational improvement.
• Working knowledge of industrial safety, environmental, and quality systems.
• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%.

Preferred

• Nuclear fuel handling, fuel production, or related process-system experience.
• EPCM, construction oversight, commissioning, or engineering leadership experience.
• PE license or progress toward licensure.
• Spanish-language proficiency.

Compensation & Benefits

$125K–$155K base salary

• Hybrid work environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with company contributions.
• 401(k) match up to 5%.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Company holidays and paid parental leave.
• Opportunities for continued professional growth.

If you’re an engineer who wants to move beyond a narrowly defined technical role and gain greater ownership across nuclear fuel engineering, construction, and project execution, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.