Construction Project Engineer (Electrical, I &C)

X-Energy•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/ . We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us . TRISO-X is a first-of-its-kind nuclear fuel fabrication facility which will be manufacturing TRISO coated-particle fuel. The Construction Project Engineer III is a technical leader responsible for executing the full lifecycle of nuclear facility construction projects—translating design intent into built reality while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance at every stage. This role will bridge the gap between Electrical / I&C design and physical construction, working with project managers, multidisciplinary teams, superintendents, schedules, budgets, and compliance with strict regulatory safety standards. The position requires expertise in heavy industrial electrical distribution systems, instrumentation installation, control system integration, and related plant systems. This is a high-impact technical position requiring both strategic project thinking and deep hands-on expertise in nuclear or heavy industrial construction environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering.
Typically, 5+ years of experience in heavy construction or nuclear engineering.
Deep familiarity with nuclear facility requirements beneficial, Department of Energy (DOE) orders, the Nuclear Regulatory Committee (NRC), or commercial nuclear standards.
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.
Strong proficiency in use of MS suite.
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Ability to meet physical demands.

Nice To Haves

Experience with P6 or equivalent schedule software preferred.
Experience with Autocad or equivalent cad software preferred.

Responsibilities

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