Project Engineer

Framatome; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 118,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Framatome in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate engineering activities for nuclear project contracts, ensuring solutions align with budget and schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and at least seven years of related experience, with nuclear industry knowledge and familiarity with ASME/NRC standards, plus strong stakeholder and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of project life cycles, methodologies and phases.
• Experience in nuclear industry and regulatory familiarity.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering work to implement contracts within budget and schedule.
• Plan and execute solutions addressing client needs.
• Forecast skills and work arrangements to support project objectives.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of engineers and technicians.
• Represent the company and coordinate with external organizations.
• Propose cost-improvement plans to meet business objectives.

Skills

Project lifecycle knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Regulatory familiarity

Nuclear industry experience

Project planning & budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

• Project Engineer
• Location: US-NC-Charlotte
• ID: 2026-3006
• Category: Design and Engineering
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Location Type: Onsite
• Posted Salary Range: USD $118,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

What You'll Do Day-To-Day

• Coordinates all engineering work (maintains overall technical solution, development of procedures, definition and acquisition of required tools, materials, etc.) and other preparations required to implement the contract within budget/schedule.
• Plans, organizes, implements and follows through to completion a solution to address the client's need.
• Defines and forecasts the necessary skills and work arrangements to support the project objectives (supports decisions on emergent work staffing).
• May supervise/coordinate day-to-day operations of engineers, designers, engineering technicians and others who assist in completion of specific project assignments.
• Represents the Company in communication with other organizations to resolve questions, plan, and coordinate work.
• Proposes plans and cost improvement programs to help the project achieve its business objectives.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline. Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Good knowledge of project life cycles, methodologies and phases.
• Good understanding of the specific engineering discipline.
• Experience with supply chain and procurement practices; budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Stakeholder coordination, team collaboration, client presentations; prioritization, deadline tracking, multitasking; root cause analysis, innovative thinking, adaptability.
• Nuclear Industry Experience.
• Experience leading multi-discipline and technical integration of engineering deliverables.
• Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and NRC regulatory requirements and guidance for constructing and operating nuclear power plants (e.g. 0CFR50.55a, 10CFR50 Appendices A and B, NUREG-0800).
• Familiarity with large component replacement at nuclear power plants.
• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $118,000 - $160,000, with potential annual incentives and performance bonuses. Base salary range is a guideline; total compensation varies by qualifications and location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans.
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.