Mechanical Field Engineer/Planner

EnergySolutions; Seneca (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergySolutions in Virginia is seeking a Mechanical Planner / Field Engineer to develop and coordinate work packages and plant work orders for safe, compliant execution of mechanical and welding activities on the LPSW project.

Responsibilities include evaluating engineering change documents for constructability, preparing detailed work instructions, and supporting field execution through the project lifecycle, ALARA and security reviews as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain unescorted access at a nuclear power plant.
• Understanding of mechanical and welding instructions and safety standards.
• Experience supervising mechanical or piping work with relevant codes and requirements.
• Experience developing construction execution work plans and packages.
• Willingness to work shifts and support other crafts as needed.
• Ability to work in variable environments (height, confined spaces, hot/cold).
• Demonstrated integrity and reliability for nuclear facility work.
• Willingness to learn EnergySolutions manuals, procedures, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Review ECRs, MCNs for constructability and safety before implementation.
• Initiate Material Requisitions to support system modifications.
• Coordinate with Engineering and field teams to clarify design changes.
• Interface with superintendents to align execution strategies and policies.
• Prescreen for security compliance and ALARA planning needs.
• Maintain control of MCN issuance and ECR documentation.
• Develop and update CMMS work steps for mechanical/welding tasks.
• Propose LOTO points for isolated systems during work activities.
• Develop FME plans and routing for approval when applicable.
• Conduct constructability walkdowns to validate installation feasibility.
• Manage master ECR binders and notify on holds affecting implementation.

Skills

Unescorted Access

Mechanical & Welding Skills

Mechanical & Welding Supervision

Construction Planning Experience

Shift & Craft Support

Environmental Conditions

Ethics & Integrity

EnergySolutions Processes

Training & Qualifications

Emergent Work Support

Background Requirements

Education

2- or 4-year technology degree

Job description

Summary / Objective

The Mechanical Planner / Field Engineer supports the EnergySolutions LPSW project by developing, coordinating, and maintaining work packages and plant work orders required for safe, compliant, and efficient execution of mechanical and welding activities. This role ensures all planned work aligns with nuclear regulatory standards, engineered design changes, and field implementation requirements. Responsibilities include evaluating engineering change documents for constructability, preparing detailed mechanical/welding work instructions, and supporting field execution throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Functions

• Engineering Change Review Review ECRs, MCNs, and other engineering design deliverables for mechanical constructability, weldability, installation feasibility, maintainability, and material requirements. Apply independent technical judgment to identify field constraints and ensure safe, efficient execution.
• Material Requisition Initiation Initiate Material Requisitions (MRs) using approved Bills of Material to support mechanical and welded system modifications associated with LPSW project scope.
• Engineering & Field Coordination Coordinate with Engineering, Welding Engineering, and field implementation teams to clarify design changes, support MCN development, and ensure accurate execution of mechanical and welding work packages.
• Superintendent Interface Interface directly with project superintendents to plan and align project execution strategies, coordinate mechanical and welding activities, and support development and adherence to replacement policies. Ensure planning decisions reflect field realities, schedule constraints, and EnergySolutions’ operational expectations.
• Security Compliance Prescreen Conduct preliminary security compliance reviews to ensure planned work meets EnergySolutions and nuclear facility security requirements.
• ALARA Review Prescreen Determine the need for ALARA planning support based on radiological conditions, task complexity, and work environment.
• Document Control Coordination Maintain communication with Document Control for MCN issuance, revisions, and updates to mechanical/welding field work packages.
• CMMS Work Step Development Generate and update CMMS work steps to support mechanical and welding implementation of engineering changes within the LPSW project.
• LOTO Isolation Recommendations Provide recommended Lock?out/Tag?out isolation points for mechanical systems impacted by planned work activities.
• FME Planning Identify required Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) controls; develop initial FME plans and route for approval when applicable.
• Field Constructability Walkdowns Perform or coordinate mechanical and welding constructability walkdowns during design development to validate installation feasibility and field conditions.
• ECR Binder Management Establish and maintain master ECR binders used throughout planning and implementation phases of the LPSW project.
• Implementation Hold Notifications Notify field implementation teams and Document Control when ECRs or portions of ECRs are placed on implementation hold.
• Additional Duties Perform other related mechanical, welding, and field engineering duties as assigned to support EnergySolutions’ LPSW project execution.

Required Education & Experience

• Unescorted Access Ability to successfully obtain unescorted access at a nuclear power plant.
• Mechanical & Welding Skills Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions; assemble and disassemble mechanical components; operate small tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Mechanical & Welding Supervision Background Previous experience serving as a mechanical equipment or piping supervisor and/or welding supervisor, with a strong working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Construction Planning Experience Demonstrated experience developing or supporting the creation of construction execution work plans and work packages for field installation activities.
• Education & Combined Experience A combination of education and experience that includes a 2? or 4?year technology degree paired with project planning, field welding oversight, or piping project supervision.
• Shift & Craft Support Availability for shift work as needed and ability to support other crafts when requested.
• Environmental Conditions Ability to work at varying heights, in confined spaces, in extreme heat or cold, and in loud environments exceeding 89 dB.
• Ethics & Integrity Demonstrated high ethical standards, integrity, and trustworthiness.
• EnergySolutions Processes Ability to obtain and maintain working knowledge of EnergySolutions and client technical manuals, procedures, and project tools.
• Training & Qualifications Ability to pass EnergySolutions and client?specific training and qualifications as required.
• Emergent Work Support Subject to call?out for emergent nuclear station work; must be able to work overtime, including shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Background Requirements Must meet all background, drug, and alcohol screening requirements for nuclear facility access.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical Requirements Includes visual acuity, balancing, stooping, reaching, walking, manual dexterity, grasping, feeling, hearing, and speaking.
• Cognitive Demands Ability to think, concentrate, and maintain focus for extended periods.
• Document Handling Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents in English.
• Decision?Making Capacity to reason, evaluate options, and make sound technical decisions.
• Technical Writing Ability to write detailed, complex documents in English.
• Oral Communication Ability to clearly express technical thoughts and instructions verbally.
• Strategic Thinking Ability to think strategically and support long?term project planning.
• Computer Use Ability to use a computer for extended periods.
• Field Mobility Ability to walk the job site, including uneven terrain and active work areas.