Senior Project Engineer - Steel Structures for Fusion Power

STEM Boomerang; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

Equity

Job summary

Pacific Fusion is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Steel Structures to lead heavy fabrication and installation of structural steel systems for fusion energy hardware. You will manage procurement, contract work, and on-site delivery across multiple sites, coordinating with design, supply chain, and fabrication teams.

The role requires 5+ years in project engineering or related roles, familiarity with welding standards, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/civil/construction engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in project engineering, fabrication, or industrial construction.
• Experience managing complex vendor-built scopes (welded assemblies, structural steel).

Responsibilities

• Own execution of heavy fabrication and steel structures scopes across suppliers, internal stakeholders, and build sites.
• Convert design intent into executable work by driving RFQs, scope alignment, bid review, PO readiness, and fabrication kickoff.
• Build and maintain execution plans covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, inspection, shipment, installation, and closeout.
• Coordinate with design, supply chain, quality, construction, finance, and leadership to keep critical paths moving.
• Drive vendor engagement from pre-award through delivery, including schedule tracking and risk management.
• Develop fabrication work packages, inspection documentation, and turnover packages.
• Support planning across San Leandro, CA; Albuquerque, NM; and supplier locations; travel up to 50%.
• Ensure work meets safety, quality, cost, and schedule standards.
• Identify blockers early and drive practical solutions to maintain momentum.

Skills

Project coordination

Vendor management

Reading engineering drawings

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AWS D1.1

AWS D1.6

ASME B31.3

Job description

Pacific Fusion is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Steel Structures to lead heavy fabrication and installation of structural steel systems for fusion energy hardware. You will manage procurement, contract work, and on-site delivery across multiple sites, coordinating with design, supply chain, and fabrication teams.

The role requires 5+ years in project engineering or related roles, familiarity with welding standards, and travel up to 50%.