Project Engineer I-II

Trans Nuclear Americas (TNA); Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Orano TN in Kernersville, NC is seeking a Project Engineer to support design, procurement, fabrication, integration and qualification of spent nuclear fuel storage systems. You will coordinate with subcontractors and customers from the local facility in North Carolina.

The role emphasizes project interface, welding experience is a plus, and collaboration with operations and licensing teams to ensure safe, compliant installations.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology, plus 0–2 years related experience.
• PE license accepted in lieu of a 4-year degree in applicable states.
• Ability to communicate well with vendors, customers and regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrated quick thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procurement specifications, functional requirement documents, integration, test and qualification plans for spent nuclear fuel storage and transport systems.
• Oversee fabrication by subcontractors and review fabrication documents to ensure requirements are met.
• Prepare fabrication documents to support fabrication activities at Orano TN facilities.
• Support design efforts for new products to improve fabricability and operability.
• Prepare design changes and non-conformance evaluations and provide technical direction to subcontractors.
• Design non-safety related equipment and visit nuclear facilities to assess new design concerns.
• Support Operations during field operation of storage and transport systems and assist licensing activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

Name

Project Engineer I-II

Ref #

16796

Posting date

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Country

United States

Region

North Carolina

City

Kernersville (NC)

Business Unit (BU)

NPS

Type of Employment

Permanent/Regular

Desired Starting Date

26-10-2026

Work Schedule

Full time

Remote Work

In office

Job

TA - STUDIES & DESIGN

Description

Join the Orano team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry.

Orano TN, a subsidiary of Orano USA, is a leader in the American market for used nuclear fuel storage, radioactive waste management and fuel transportation logistics. The company offers a complete line of products and related services to the transportation, storage, and engineering sectors operating in the fuel cycle materials market.

Orano TN is seeking a Project Engineer to support the design, procurement, fabrication, integration and qualification of systems and components associated with spent nuclear fuel storage systems. The Project Engineer will be the primary interface between subcontractors, customers, and design. This position is located in Kernersville, NC.

Candidates with welding experience - or a background working with welded components and weld drawings - will be especially well-suited for this role.

The Project Engineer will:

• Prepare the procurement specifications, functional requirement documents, integration, test, and qualification plans for spent nuclear fuel storage, transfer, and transport systems, and all manner of equipment needed to handle, manipulate, and operate those systems.
• Oversee fabrication of these varied products by subcontractors by review of fabrication documents (material testing reports, drawings, routers, special process procedures, inspection and test procedures, etc.) to ensure contractual and design requirements are met.
• Prepare fabrication documents to support fabrication activities at Orano TN facilities.
• Support design efforts for new products to enhance fabricability and operability.
• Prepare design changes and non-conformance evaluations as required during fabrication and provide technical direction and oversight to subcontractors.

Additional job responsibilities will include the following:

• Design of non-safety related equipment.
• Visit nuclear facilities to determine concerns regarding new equipment designs and gain information needed to facilitate those designs.
• Support Operations during field operation of storage, transfer and transport systems.
• Support proposal preparation.
• Support Licensing activities.

Requirements

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position:

• BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology, plus 0-2 years related experience. An advanced degree (MS or MBA) may be substituted for 1-2 years experience. In applicable states a PE license will be accepted in lieu of a 4 year engineering degree.
• Demonstrated background where quick thinking and problem solving plays a critical role
• Excellent organization, planning and priority setting skills
• Ability to communicate well with vendors, customer and regulatory authority.

The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position:

• Experience interpreting design/construction codes and standards
• Experience as a Project Engineer overseeing fabrication projects
• Experience working in a metal fabrication environment
• Demonstrated experience designing items, structures, or components for fabricability
• Experience performing structural, thermal, shielding, or criticality analysis
• A working knowledge of ASME Section III, Division 1

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - with generous employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
• Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• Numerous Training and Development opportunities
• and more...

Orano Group

Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.

Orano's activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN ; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies ; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers ; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy ; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.

In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212.

Compliance & EOE

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.