Construction Project Engineer (CSA)

X Energy LLC

$110K — $135K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in heavy construction or nuclear engineering.
  • Familiarity with nuclear facility requirements, DOE orders, and NRC standards.
  • Strong risk management and communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret complex engineering plans.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret design drawings to create actionable construction work packages.
  • Ensure compliance with HS&E guidelines and regulatory codes.
  • Oversee material control and validate construction progress.
  • Manage non-conformance reports and field changes.
  • Act as a liaison between superintendents, design consultants, and clients.
  • Coordinate the transition of completed systems to operational handover.
  • Support the growth of junior team members.

Benefits

  • 401K plan with employer match.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Life and Disability Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development support.
Full Job Description
Job Description
A Nuclear Construction Project Engineer III (CSA) is a technical lead who manages the full lifecycle of nuclear facility projects. This role will focus on civil, structural and architectural disciplines (CSA) and bridge the gap between design and physical construction, working with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, superintendents, schedules, budgets, and compliance with strict regulatory safety standards.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:
  • Engineering Coordination: Interpret design drawings and specifications, translating engineering deliverables into actionable Construction Work Packages (CWPs) for field personnel.
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure all field activities strictly adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) guidelines, regulatory codes, and quality assurance plans.
  • Material & Quantity Control: Oversee the receipt, inspection, and storage of field-procured materials. Track weekly construction quantities and validate progress against the project budget.
  • Issue Resolution: Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and field changes, performing trend analyses to mitigate risks that could impact schedules or costs.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between superintendents, external design consultants, project controls, and the client.
  • System Turnover: Coordinate with the Startup team to smoothly transition completed systems from construction into operational handover.
  • Assist with growing and developing junior team members.
  • Additional tasks as delegated by the Project Manager / Director.
  • Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Experience: Typically, 5+ years of experience in heavy construction or nuclear engineering.
  • Industry Knowledge: Deep familiarity with nuclear facility requirements beneficial, Department of Energy (DOE) orders, the Nuclear Regulatory Committee (NRC), or commercial nuclear standards.
  • Skills: Strong communication, risk management, and the ability to interpret complex engineering plans and specifications.
  • Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
  • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
  • Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
  • Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with P6 or equivalent schedule software preferred.
  • Experience with Autocad or equivalent cad software preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in use of MS suite.
  • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
  • -Ability to meet physical demands
  • When working on an active construction site, may work in rough or uneven terrain.
  • Frequent walking, standing, and sitting.
  • Occasional climbing, bending / crouching.
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.


Location: 151 Lafayette Drive, Suite 300, Oak Ridge, TN

Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week onsite

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual's qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:
$110,000- $135,000

Position Job Classification
Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

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