Remote Senior Project Engineer - Nuclear/SMR Supplier Lead

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; Colchester (VT); Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee supplier interfaces for a nuclear pump systems contract. This 100% remote, direct-hire role offers compensation from $130,000 to $170,000 plus full benefits.

The project supports SMR development and requires strong technical oversight of suppliers. Responsibilities include coordinating supplier deliverables, ensuring quality and schedule, reviewing submittals, and maintaining traceability and communications across engineering,

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in industrial equipment, energy, or nuclear projects.
• Experience with supplier technical oversight of rotating equipment.
• Familiarity with ASME Section III and/or Section VIII.
• Knowledge of nuclear industry requirements and quality standards (NQA-1) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure supplier designs, materials, and processes meet project technical requirements.
• Review and provide feedback on supplier submittals, drawings, calculations, and procedures.
• Support resolution of technical issues during design, fabrication, and testing.
• Coordinate supplier deliverables to align with project schedule and milestones.
• Track supplier progress and ensure timely outputs.
• Identify and manage risks related to supplier performance, quality, or schedule.
• Maintain supplier action item logs including nonconformances and open issues.
• Drive closure of supplier technical actions with internal teams.
• Ensure documentation and traceability of supplier communications.
• Coordinate with procurement, quality, manufacturing, and engineering for supplier execution.
• Support supplier selection and technical evaluations as needed.
• Coordinate technical support for supplier inspections, testing, and manufacturing activities.
• Ensure supplier work aligns with applicable codes, standards and quality requirements.
• Participate in supplier audits, inspections, and technical reviews.
• Assess impacts of supplier changes on system integration, schedule, and performance.

Skills

Supplier oversight

Technical communication

Quality standards

ASME Section III / VIII knowledge

Nuclear industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee supplier interfaces for a nuclear pump systems contract. This 100% remote, direct-hire role offers compensation from $130,000 to $170,000 plus full benefits.

The project supports SMR development and requires strong technical oversight of suppliers. Responsibilities include coordinating supplier deliverables, ensuring quality and schedule, reviewing submittals, and maintaining traceability and communications across engineering,