Sr. Project Engineer - Supplier Interface (REMOTE)

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

This role is direct hire, 100% remote. Compensation $130-170K (based on experience) plus full benefits. Our client is a leader in the design and manufacture of custom-engineered pumps and motors for critical applications in power generation, nuclear research, and small modular reactor (SMR) development. They design, engineer, and manufacture to order. To support a large contract with a SMR to custom engineer and manufacture reactor pumps for a new build, they are expanding their Advanced Nuclear Group and have created a new opening for a Project Engineer to serve as their Supplier Interface. This person hired into this position will be responsible for technical oversight and coordination of suppliers supporting the design and manufacture of custom-engineered pump systems; ensuring that supplier deliverables meet technical, quality, and schedule requirements.

Requirements

• Due to Federal Contract requirements, US Citizenship is required for this position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering roles within industrial equipment, energy, or nuclear-related projects.
• Supplier technical oversight (deliverables, execution) experience specifically with rotating equipment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Background with ASME Section III and/or Section VIII.
• Familiarity with nuclear industry requirements and quality standards (e.g., NQA-1) is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Technical Oversight Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure supplier designs, materials, and processes meet project technical requirements and specifications.
• Review and provide technical feedback on supplier submittals, drawings, calculations, and procedures.
• Support resolution of technical issues arising during design, fabrication, and testing.
• Supplier Deliverables & Execution Coordinate supplier deliverables to align with overall project schedule and milestones.
• Track supplier progress and ensure timely completion of engineering and manufacturing outputs.
• Identify and upscale risks related to supplier performance, quality, or schedule.
• Supplier Action & Issue Tracking Maintain supplier action item logs, including technical queries, nonconformances, and open issues.
• Drive closure of supplier technical actions in coordination with internal engineering and quality teams.
• Ensure documentation and traceability of supplier communications and decisions.
• Cross-Functional Coordination (Supplier-Focused) Work closely with procurement, quality, manufacturing, and engineering teams to support supplier execution.
• Support supplier selection and technical evaluations as needed.
• Coordinate technical support for supplier inspections, testing, and manufacturing activities.
• Quality & Compliance Support Ensure supplier work aligns with applicable codes, standards, and quality requirements.
• Support review and disposition of nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Participate in supplier audits, inspections, and technical reviews as required.
• Change Management (Supplier Side) Evaluate supplier-driven technical changes and deviations.
• Coordinate internal review and approval of supplier change requests.
• Assess impacts to system integration, schedule, and performance.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.