Nuclear Field Engineer — Construction & Site Impact

Kiewit; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer to support construction of first-of-their-kind small modular reactors and related facilities. You will interpret designs, adjust drawings to site conditions, manage technical issues, and perform quality inspections on complex projects.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or engineering, strong reading of drawings, effective communication, and willingness to travel and obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering or related degree
• Aptitude in reading and understanding engineering design documents, drawings, and specifications to ensure their completeness and constructability
• Ability to effectively communicate engineering solutions both verbally and in writing for management, customers, peers, and craft personnel.
• Aptitude for conducting field verifications of construction work to oversee, facilitate, and enforce compliance with drawings, specifications, national codes and standards.
• Aptitude in collaborative problem solving to resolve nuclear facility and infrastructure engineering issues in the field as the liaison between design engineers and the constructor.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic construction engineering principles.
• Knowledge of construction safety

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support in all phases of estimating, construction formation, project execution, testing/inspection, and project closeout.
• Maintains records of installed quantities and completed construction work.
• Participates in obtaining any required permits/clearances, lockouts, Escort Agreements, and work authorizations prior to commencing work on site.
• Performs verification of work in progress to ensure requirements of safety, security, quality (technical drawings and specifications), environmental control, workmanship, and schedule are met.
• Assists in the preparation of procedures, administrative and technical documents.
• May prepare/approve purchase requisitions for materials and services.
• Review Lessons Learned and collaborate with corporate personnel, and other corporate partner projects.

Skills

Reading designs and drawings

Effective communication

Field verifications

Collaborative problem solving

Construction safety

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is seeking an Entry Level Field Engineer to support construction of first-of-their-kind small modular reactors and related facilities. You will interpret designs, adjust drawings to site conditions, manage technical issues, and perform quality inspections on complex projects.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or engineering, strong reading of drawings, effective communication, and willingness to travel and obtain security clearances.