Mechanical Field Engineer V or VI

X-energy; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 185,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional

Job summary

X Energy is seeking a Mechanical Construction Field Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN to coordinate mechanical construction activities safely and in line with nuclear quality and regulatory requirements. You will interface with design engineering, superintendents, foremen, and contractors to interpret technical docs, develop work packages, and ensure complete, quality turnovers for commissioning.

The role requires extensive experience in construction engineering for nuclear facilities, strong document

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required or international equivalent accepted.
• 20+ years of relevant experience typically demonstrated.
• Experience with construction of nuclear facilities.
• Knowledge of construction inspection principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Reviews contractor projections and schedules for workforce, material, and equipment requirements.
• Coordinates construction operations impact on external interfaces to align with schedules.
• Enforces field construction policies, procedures and rules.
• Interpret Engineering design and vendor documents for field teams.
• Maintain project document control and latest document versions.

Skills

20+ years of relevant experience

Experience with nuclear facility

Construction inspection knowledge

Read & interpret construction docs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Job Description

The Mechanical Construction Field Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring mechanical construction activities to ensure work is executed safely, in compliance with nuclear quality and regulatory requirements, and in alignment with the project schedule and budgets.

This role will serve as a key interface between design engineering, construction management, superintendents, foremen, and contractors, interpreting technical documents, developing and maintaining work packages and installation plans, and resolving constructability and design issues in the field. The role ensures accurate quantity tracking, document control, inspection and test plan implementation, and system / area turnovers so that completed work is fully documented, meets all project quality requirements, and is ready for successful commissioning.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Reviews contractor projections and schedules for workforce, material, and equipment requirements.
• Coordinates the construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules.
• Enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management.
• Supports Construction Mechanical Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
• Maintain project document control and ensure all work activities are executed using the latest versions of relevant documents.
• Work with the discipline superintendents to ensure detailed, integrated installation plans for complex, cross discipline installations are completed and followed.
• Work with Area superintendent to ensure that quantities are reported, verified and submitted for all commodities each week.
• Provide oversight with the development and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s).
• Work with quality control and inspection oversight personnel ensuring proper inspections are completed and associated documentation is generated.
• Ensure that all project quality requirements are understood and adhered to by all contractors.
• Liaise with the project engineers and the design engineering group and provide support to resolve design and constructability issues.
• Work with supervision to perform front-end work package scoping reviews and approvals.
• Work with project controls group to review and validate change request and work estimates.
• Ensure development and accuracy of construction progress reports and quantity forecasts by contractors.
• Review and oversee that contractors complete required material requisitions to ensure that material deliveries support scheduled activities and complete material receipt inspections.
• Assist in the preparation and updating of construction schedules.
• Ensure contractors thoroughly prepare the applicable as-built documents and inspections required by the contract.
• Oversee the contractors performing system / area turnovers.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering preferred; extensive verifiable experience in lieu of degree accepted.
• The skills required for this role are typically demonstrated by 20 plus years of relevant experience.
• Experience with the construction of nuclear facilities.
• Technical knowledge of all phases of construction engineering relating to a single discipline interfacing with all areas, or in a multi-discipline position assigned to a single area.
• Knowledge of construction activities relating to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of construction inspection principles and practices.
• Experience reading and interpreting all construction documents, including plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• 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: 151 Lafayette Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week in office

Travel Expectations: up to 10% as needed

Hours: Standard office schedule are 8:00am-5:00pm ET, 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:

Level V: $185,000- $207,500/ Level VI: $212,500 $236,250

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

• 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.

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