Systems Engineer (Nuclear Industry)

Fluor Corporation; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 118,500 - 213,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Carolina is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to manage and coordinate project activities. The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree and at least seven years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include supporting project plans, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The firm offers an attractive benefits package, including health coverage and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. Salary range is competitive based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of work-related experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic project engineering functions and monitor progress.
• Support the creation and coordination of project plans and schedules.
• Work closely with third-party entities to ensure project requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Project management knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Accredited four-year degree in engineering

Tools

Typical software/tools in engineering

Job description

Overview

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role. Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

The purpose of this position is to plan and perform work requiring sound technical judgment in the evaluation, organization, and execution of project management assignments. This role has the responsibility to perform the essential job duties and functions as listed below with the overall objective of managing and/or coordinating project activities that are in compliance with the contract and ensure the safety, quality, value, timeliness, and Fluor profitability of the completed project. Performing assigned general duties of limited scope and level of responsibility, this position is well suited to develop broader project management knowledge as well as industry specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic project engineering functions involving monitoring of progress, preparation of procedures, documentation of communications and meetings, and identification/evaluation of project issues and problems
• Support efforts by technical disciplines, vendors and third-party design firms and other outside entities to ensure integrated and complete designs meet project requirements and contractual obligations
• Work closely with third-party design firms and other outside entities as it relates to Configuration Management, with focus on driving Fluor processes and procedures requirements, as well as meeting the needs of the E/P/C tools used on the project
• Support creation and coordination of overall project plans and schedules, and monitoring activities, progress, and milestones against the plans
• Embrace and digest NQA-1 and other nuclear industry standards, and project established procedures and processes, through provided training and mentoring
• Support the preparation, delivery and coordination of project deliverables, design documents, and bid packages
• Support project quality audits
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and seven (7) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

• Must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship
• E/P/C experience: Engineering and/or Construction (Project Engineer II or III)
• Has had a broad exposure to Engineering, beyond their own degree.
• Nuclear industry experience (coming from other Government experience, but I would accept them coming from Commercial side of Nuclear industry). 6 years or as little as 4 years
• Has fulfilled role of CM specialist driving (the 5 key elements of) CM across the various groups to ensure project execution success.
• Good, solid knowledge of typical software/systems tools used in our industry.
• Known to works outside own boundaries of responsibilities to support other group(s); assisting / guiding them until they take ownership of CM.
• Has spotted issues as they would arise, has communicated and helped resolve them.
• Works independently or as part of team to solve project challenges.
• Can engage / motivate others to focus on change impacts/effects that require CM.
• Has a mindset of working proactively (vs. reactively).

Preferred Qualifications

• Has given presentations of the subject of CM to educate others / groups (internal or external).
• Knows Fluor software/systems tools used by Mission Solutions.
• Previous experience assisting the Quality group. Or, Auditor function, reporting on gaps/deficiencies.
• Previous experience working closely with the Document Management group.
• Previous experience with Change Management (PCN / ECN / DCN / FDN) or in Risk Management, resulting in being intimately involved following the impacts of changes across functions and disciplines.
• PMP credential (this would indicate the individual embraces the project wholistically).

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits and Notices

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $118,500.00 - $213,500.00