Project Engineer

ADP, Inc.; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 78,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC seeks a senior project engineer at INTEC, Idaho Falls, to support used nuclear fuel projects. You will serve as technical lead, ensure accurate engineering deliverables, and coordinate cross-functional teams across design, safety, and quality.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical or civil engineering and multi-year experience; compensation aligns with DOE-EM roles and internal standards. U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical or civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from the Used Nuclear Fuel Engineer Manager and Project Manager to ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
• Coordinate with Design, Nuclear Safety, Quality, and drafting for project deliverables.
• Manage engineering deliverables, changes, and configuration management for assigned systems and projects.
• Perform engineering duties to apply principles, verify design changes, and support operations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical or civil engineering

Job description

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FT Exempt Professional Idaho Falls, ID, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2643

Salary Range: $77,635.00 To $174,365.00 Annually

Work Location: Site - INTEC

Shift Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 4x10’s

Salary Grade: 15 Salary Range Min$77,635 Mid$99,195 Max$120,755

Salary Grade: 18 Salary Range Min$111,520 Mid$142,945 Max$174,365

Position Purpose

The Idaho Nuclear Technology and Engineer Center (INTEC) plays a key role in the DOE-EM mission to store nuclear fuel and plan for the future of used nuclear fuel storage, processing, and shipping. Project Engineering has the responsibility to maintain existing nuclear facilities, plan future used nuclear fuel projects, maintain design requirements and nuclear safety compliance, and provide engineering support for the on-going mission.

Assigned to Used Nuclear Fuel Projects. Maintains knowledge and responsibility for ensuring all technical information in all documents (drawings, documents, operating procedures, system notebooks, etc.) are accurate and thoroughly representative of assigned systems. Assigned to systems as the technical Subject Matter Expert and to projects as the technical lead. Knowledgeable of the engineering processes; ensure technical deliverables associated with assigned systems and projects are completed per schedule. Develop and approve maintenance criteria and corrective actions for assigned systems. Define engineering, drafting, procurement, quality and document control resources as necessary for assigned project. Ensure accurate and on-time execution of engineering deliverables of assigned responsibilities to support project objectives.

Considered the Technical Authority for project design requirements. Reviews and approves all changes to assigned systems, including, but not limited to, temporary modifications, permanent modifications, field changes, procedure changes, drawing changes and any other changes to associated configuration managed documents, ensuring accurate and thorough configuration management is maintained for the UNF project. Assists project management in the development of scope and schedules; works closely with project management to ensure the completion of deliverables and the success of the project.

Minimum Qualification Requirements (Education/Experience)

This is a multi-level posting and the successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills. At the Idaho Environmental Coalition, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical or civil engineering, plus:

Salary Grade 15: 2 years relevant experience.

Salary Grade 18: 12 years relevant experience.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s' Idaho National Laboratory Site is a federal facility that performs work involving national security. As such, our jobs require U.S. citizenship.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s' Idaho National Laboratory Site is a federal facility that performs work involving national security. As such, our jobs require U.S. citizenship.

Effective Monday, May 12, 2025, REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) is required to gain access to all IEC and INL facilities (such as in-person interviews, medical & pre-employment drug screening, and for new employee orientation). If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles.

The following is a list of acceptable documents in lieu of the REAL-ID card:

• A temporary driver’s license is not an acceptable form of identification.
• State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID)
• DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
• U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents
• Permanent resident card
• Border crossing card
• An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs)
• HSPD-12 PIV card
• Foreign government-issued passport
• Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
• Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

Position Responsibilities

• Take direction from and report frequently to the Used Nuclear Fuel Engineer Manager to verify technical deliverables are accurate and thorough (home organization).
• Take direction from and report frequently to the Project Manager to provide consistent, on-time technical deliverables for assigned projects (matrix organization).
• Perform appropriate actions necessary to comply with approved Project Execution plans and procedures.
• Ensure vendor technical information, appropriate standards, references, lessons learned, system history of repairs (preventative maintenance feedback), project history, modifications history, operational problems or other unique conditions or circumstances as necessary are appropriately captured and included into Project deliverables/ schedules.
• Coordinate with Design, Criticality, Nuclear Safety, Analysis, Quality engineering and drafting as necessary in support of Project deliverables.
• Coordinate with and serve as backup to the Project Manager. Make “proceed-at-risk” determinations, assist with planning and scheduling, assist with development of fuel movement plans/ strategies, assist with determination of resources and budgets, and manage execution of assigned projects.
• Initiate and oversee procurements through performing material take-offs from designs and working with procurement personnel on quality, material ordering, IRCOs, etc.
• Oversee Equipment Acceptance Testing and ensure that designs and equipment meet Technical and Functional Requirements

Perform Engineering duties as follows

• Ensure vendor technical information, appropriate standards, references, lessons learned, system history of repairs, project history, modifications history, operational problems or other unique conditions or circumstances as necessary are appropriately captured and included into deliverables / schedules.
• Coordinate with Design engineering and drafting as necessary to establish design changes in support of projects and operations.
• Apply engineering principles to ensure appropriate configuration management, timely application and completion of Engineering deliverables associated with assigned systems and projects.
• Review and approve all Work Orders and other printed media (drawings, procedures, requirements documentation, etc.) associated with assigned systems and projects.
• Provide design verification for assigned systems.
• Support maintenance and operations activities.
• Identify and modify procedures and requirements as necessary to support projects and operations.
• Complete assigned projects/tasks as assigned by management.
• Maintain training consistent with Individual Training Plan.

Must apply by 10:00 PM MST, midnight EST, on October 13, 2026.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at IEC males born after December 31, 1959, must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to make all employment decisions free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, genetic information, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC is a drug-free workplace

Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC supports a drug-free workplace through pre-employment screening. Idaho Environmental Coalition, LLC maintains the work environment is safer and more productive without the presence of illegal drugs and controlled substances in the workplace. Idaho Environmental Coalition LLC considers chemical screening to be a part of the overall program to prevent these substances from entering our workplace. As part of our overall program, it is a requirement that all candidates for hire submit to chemical screening subsequent to an offer of employment. Refusal to submit to chemical screening or confirmation of a positive test will result in denial of consideration for employment.