Fuel Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 5%

Unlimited PTO

Company holidays and paid parental-lea

Medical, dental, vision, and life-ins

Hybrid work environment

Travel up to 50%

Job summary

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. in the Washington, DC metro area is seeking a Fuel Project Engineer to take nuclear fuel projects from engineering through commissioning. This role provides end-to-end ownership on EPCM, construction oversight, and field involvement, with up to 50% travel domestically and internationally.

Ideal candidates bring a strong technical background, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to drive projects from design through turnover in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

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

• EPCM, construction oversight, commissioning, or engineering leadership experience.
• PE license or progress toward licensure.
• 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.

NANO Nuclear Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply