Project Engineer, Civil Structural

X-energy; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering carbon-free energy through innovative nuclear power solutions. As a Project Engineer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the technical aspects of engineering construction projects, ensuring compliance with design documents and quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, manage project schedules and budgets, and contribute to a culture of safety and excellence. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a difference in the energy sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401K Plan with Employer Match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering, project management, or construction roles.
• Strong understanding of engineering codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project documents and quality assurance.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Engineering Principles

Structural Analysis

Project Management

Civil/Structural Design

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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Project Engineer, Civil Structural

Apply locations Oak Ridge, TN time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R100197

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/ . We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us .

Job Description

This position is responsible for ensuring that the technical aspects of TRISO-X engineering construction, maintenance, and modification projects are executed in full conformance with the approved project documents by monitoring facility design, facility maintenance, and construction activities. The role involves managing technical solutions for construction and design activities, overseeing the structural analysis of components and buildings, and ensuring compliance with the project's quality assurance program. Additionally, the position will provide support during phases of project execution from planning to closeout, ensuring that designs meet constructability requirements and regulatory requirements.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles, codes and standards, and best practices to perform and review structural analysis calculations for civil systems, structures, and components.
• Provide ownership responsibility and accountability when engaging with multi-disciplinary teams to support all aspects of technical project execution, including project planning, estimates, proposal development, and schedule development.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and functional departments to maintain project priorities and ensure successful outcomes.
• Participate in construction support activities such as shop drawing reviews, submittal reviews, pay estimate reviews, change order reviews, request for information (RFI) responses, field observations, and start-up and commissioning.
• Assist with contractor selection during the bid phase, and track project schedules and updates.
• Collaborate with teams on construction licensing, siting, and environmental matters, supporting the preparation of reports and white papers.
• Lead project meetings, communicate engineering solutions clearly, and manage project logs, ensuring all construction records, as-built drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals are submitted per project requirements.
• Assist with field verifications oversight of construction work to ensure contractors conform to project requirements.
• Support the resolution of technical issues by identifying critical work activities and tracking long-lead items.
• Lead project closeout activities and promote a culture of safety.
• Provide project controls support to project teams.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, ensuring accurate timelines and resource allocation.
• Support program/project leadership in collecting progress and performance updates and updating schedules to reflect actual progress and changes.
• Track and monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial forecasts for assigned program/projects.
• Prepare cost reports and financial analyses.
• Help identify project risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure timely updates.
• Create and distribute project status reports and performance dashboards to program/project leadership.
• Support the development of project metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress and performance.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Typically, five plus years’ experience in engineering, project management or construction role.
• Experience utilizing the industry-known best practices in at least one of the areas: Planning and scheduling; Cost management; Estimating; Change management and trends.
• Experience with civil/structural design and a strong understanding of applicable engineering codes and standards.
• Knowledge of construction planning and control methods, maintenance techniques, and construction principles.
• Experience in reviewing and ensuring compliance with engineering design documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to lead and coordinate project teams effectively.
• Proven ability to work independently or within a team on complex tasks.
• Cognizant of zero accident safety initiatives.
• Experience using project management software applications is preferred.
• Professional licensure or certification is preferred.

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:

$90,900 - $116,150

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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X-energy is delivering the next generation of carbon-free energy by reinventing nuclear power.

We believe in leaving a cleaner planet for our children and grandchildren, while continuing to provide sufficient and affordable power to sustain growing populations around the world. That is why we have reinvented nuclear power, with a unique combination of proven technologies and new innovations, to meet our current and future needs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

X-energy does not discriminate in employment against qualified individuals on the basis of a disability, and understands its obligation to make reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental impairments that qualify as a disability under the ADA and ADAAA, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company. It is an applicant’s or employee’s responsibility to participate in this interactive process by seeking an accommodation, assisting X-energy in reviewing accommodation alternatives and providing medical certification of the need for an accommodation. Any applicant or employee who wishes to seek an accommodation under this policy should contact the Human Resources Department via email at [e-mail] . Whether a requested accommodation would create an undue hardship will be determined based on the facts of each particular case.