Nuclear Field Engineer (Mechanical/Structural)

System One; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider in South Carolina is seeking a Nuclear Field Engineer (Mechanical/Structural) to provide onsite engineering and construction support for a project at Robinson Nuclear Plant. This role involves collaboration with engineering and construction teams, requiring hands-on field experience and strong technical judgment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in nuclear environments. This position emphasizes compliance with safety culture and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of field engineering experience, preferably in a nuclear power plant.
• Strong working knowledge of piping, supports, and load-bearing components.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide field engineering support for mechanical and structural activities.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between engineering, construction, and plant operations.
• Support resolution of field issues and document changes as required.

Skills

Field engineering experience

Mechanical and structural systems knowledge

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Title: Nuclear Field Engineer (Mechanical/Structural)

Location: Hartsville, South Carolina

Type: Contract

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

System One is seeking an experienced Field Engineer with a mechanical and structural background to provide on-site engineering and construction support for an active project at Robinson Nuclear Plant. This role will work closely with engineering, construction, maintenance, and outage teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of mechanical and structural scopes in a nuclear environment. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on field experience, strong technical judgment, and familiarity with nuclear plant processes, procedures, and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide field engineering support for mechanical and structural activities, including installation, modification, repair, and inspection work
• Serve as the primary technical interface between engineering, construction, and plant operations
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, calculation packages, and work packages
• Support resolution of field issues, RFIs, and constructability questions
• Perform field walkdowns, verify as-built conditions, and ensure work is executed per design and plant standards
• Support development and review of work packages, lift plans, and constructability reviews
• Ensure compliance with nuclear quality assurance (QA), safety, radiation protection, and plant procedures
• Document field changes and support design change processes as required
• Assist with outage or online work planning, coordination, and execution
• Maintain a strong focus on INPO principles, nuclear safety culture, and human performance tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5+ years of field engineering experience, preferably within a nuclear power plant or heavy industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and structural systems, including piping, supports, steel structures, equipment foundations, and load‑bearing components
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, codes, and specifications
• Experience working in a regulated environment with formal QA and documentation requirements
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.