Project Engineer

Last Energy; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Last Energy is seeking a mid-career Project Engineer in Emeryville, California. This role offers the chance to blend project management with design engineering, ideal for candidates feeling pigeon-holed in their current position.

We value strong teamwork, communication skills, and a creative approach. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience.

The position is dynamic and requires flexibility, with potential relocation to the Austin, TX area.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Resident or willing to relocate to Austin, TX area.

Responsibilities

• Engage in project management and design engineering.
• Fulfill various roles based on project type and expertise.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

Flexibility

Discipline

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Last Energy is productizing a micro-modular nuclear plant and transforming the manufacturing process with the goal of delivering hundreds of installations per year by the end of the decade.

Our organizational structure allows for Swiss‑Army knife contributors who have the ability to fulfill various roles depending on the project type, their interest, expertise, and availability.

Functional Divisions

• project owner, (B) subject matter expert / advisor, (C) individual contributor / design engineer, (D) research analyst or (E) external relationship manager

The role of Project Engineer is ideal for a mid‑career candidate who may be interested in some project management or have some outward facing responsibilities but still stay involved in design engineering and may be feeling pigeon‑holed or up against a ceiling at their current role.

We look for:

• Insatiable appetite for learning
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Creativity and willingness to take on new challenges
• Extreme flexibility and open to "kill their darlings"
• Discipline, thoroughness, and extreme focus when needed

If this sounds like you, we'd love to chat!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Resident or willing relocate to Austin, TX area