Manager, Construction Project Engineering

TRISO-X; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 163,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

X Energy, LLC is seeking a Manager of Construction Project Engineering in Oak Ridge, TN. This crucial role involves supervising a multidisciplinary team of construction project engineers in nuclear facility projects, ensuring technical quality and adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy construction or nuclear engineering, with strong leadership skills. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and offers full-time, exempt

Qualifications

• Typically, 8 – 10+ years of experience in heavy construction or nuclear engineering.
• Strong working knowledge across construction engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a team of Construction Project Engineers.
• Review and approve the team's deliverables.
• Ensure all project engineering activities adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

Team Leadership

Technical Guidance

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Construction Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

P6

MS Suite

Job description

The Manager, Construction Project Engineering is a construction leadership role responsible for supervising, developing, and directing a multidisciplinary team of Construction Project Engineers (Levels I – VI) across civil / structural, process / mechanical, and electrical, instrumentation & controls (E&IC) disciplines on nuclear facility projects. This role owns the technical quality, workload, and professional growth of the construction project engineering team, ensuring engineering deliverables are produced accurately, on schedule, and in compliance with strict regulatory safety standards. Reporting to the Construction Manager(s) and Senior Director, Construction Projects, the Manager translates project priorities into staffing and workload plans, reviews and approves the team's engineering products, and serves as the escalation point for significant technical, schedule, and safety issues arising from the field. This role will work from an active construction site setting, which will involve working outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or wind. The noise level may be loud, with frequent exposure to heavy machinery, power tools, and other construction-related equipment. In this setting, personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Team Supervision & Leadership: Directly supervise a team of Construction Project Engineers (Levels I – VI) across civil / structural / architectural, process / mechanical, electrical, and I&C disciplines, providing day-to-day direction, setting priorities, and ensuring the team meets project commitments.
• Workload & Staffing Allocation: Assign and balance project engineering workload across disciplines and personnel, matching engineer capability and level to task complexity, and identify staffing gaps or additional hiring needs to support project scope and schedule.
• Oversight of Deliverable Reviews & Approvals: Review and approve the team's deliverables — Construction Work Packages (CWPs), submittal reviews, technical evaluations, NCR dispositions, pay applications, construction procurements, weekly report coordination, and field change documentation — ensuring technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with design, codes, and quality assurance plans.
• Technical Oversight: Provide senior technical guidance across disciplines, resolving complex or cross-disciplinary engineering issues and ensuring consistent engineering standards and practices throughout the team.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all project engineering activities and field support adhere to Industrial Health & Safety (IH&S) guidelines, regulatory codes, and quality assurance plans, and reinforce a strong safety culture within the team.
• Coordination & Interface: Coordinate closely with the Construction Manager(s), Senior Director, Field Engineers, Project Controls, Inspection Oversight, Subcontract Technical Representative (STR), external design consultants, and the contractor(s) to align project engineering support with construction execution priorities.
• Issue Escalation: Serve as the escalation point for significant technical, schedule, and safety issues identified by the project engineering team, elevating to the Construction Manager(s), Senior Director, or appropriate authority with recommended resolutions.
• Performance Management: Set goals, conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and manage the performance of direct reports, recognizing strong performance and addressing performance gaps promptly and constructively.
• Career Development & Mentoring: Mentor and develop project engineers along the Level I to Level VI progression, establishing individual development plans, supporting training and certification, and building bench strength and succession within the team.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to project engineering workflows (submittal turnaround, RFI / FCR resolution, CWP development, documentation) and capture lessons learned for application across disciplines and future project phases.
• Additional tasks as delegated by the Construction Manager(s) / Senior 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Typically, 8 – 10+ years of experience in heavy construction or nuclear engineering, including prior people-management, supervisory, or team-lead experience.
• Strong working knowledge across construction engineering disciplines (civil / structural, process / mechanical, and E&IC), nuclear facility requirements, Department of Energy (DOE) orders, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), or commercial nuclear standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain technical teams; allocate workload; manage performance; and mentor engineers through career progression.
• Strong communication, risk management, and the ability to interpret and review complex engineering plans and specifications across multiple disciplines.
• 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 onsite

Travel Expectations: Up to 10%

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: $162,500 -$185,000

Position Job Classification Full time - Exempt

• 401K plan with an employer match
• Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 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.

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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