Nuclear Fuel Project Engineer — End-to-End Oversight

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match up to 5%

Unlimited PTO

Company holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc. is looking for a Fuel Project Engineer in Washington, DC. This role merges nuclear fuel process engineering with EPCM oversight, ensuring projects from design to commissioning run smoothly.

You'll work closely with leadership, overseeing contractor performance and conducting inspections. The position includes a base salary of $125K–$155K, a hybrid work environment, and benefits like a 401(k) match and unlimited PTO. Ideal for engineers seeking broader responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of process engineering experience in fuel, refining, or energy.
• Proven experience with construction management and inspections.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities for nuclear fuel processing.
• Oversee EPCM, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Monitor contractor performance against scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Conduct field inspections and troubleshoot construction issues.
• Evaluate design changes for technical and operational impacts.

Skills

Process engineering

Construction management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or related

Job description

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc. is looking for a Fuel Project Engineer in Washington, DC. This role merges nuclear fuel process engineering with EPCM oversight, ensuring projects from design to commissioning run smoothly.

You'll work closely with leadership, overseeing contractor performance and conducting inspections. The position includes a base salary of $125K–$155K, a hybrid work environment, and benefits like a 401(k) match and unlimited PTO. Ideal for engineers seeking broader responsibilities.