Engineering One - Nuclear

The Nuclear Company•Washington, DC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence. We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission. About the role The Engineering One Program is The Nuclear Company’s early-career engineering program for exceptional graduating seniors who want to help build the next generation of nuclear infrastructure. We are hiring students graduating in Spring 2027 for full-time roles beginning in Summer 2027. Engineering One is designed for engineers who want more than a traditional entry-level position. Participants will work alongside experienced engineers, constructors, licensing professionals, project leaders, and Members of Nuclear Staff on real problems tied directly to the development and deployment of nuclear projects. The program provides broad exposure across the nuclear project lifecycle while building deep technical capability in an assigned discipline. Depending on your background and project needs, you may work across mechanical engineering, civil and structural engineering, construction and project delivery, nuclear licensing, systems engineering, or related technical functions. From your first day, you will be expected to learn quickly, ask good questions, work rigorously, and contribute to meaningful work.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering Management, or a closely related technical discipline.
Expected graduation between December 2026 and May 2027, with availability to begin full-time employment in Summer 2027.
Strong engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to solve technical problems.
Academic, internship, research, design-team, laboratory, construction, or project experience that demonstrates technical curiosity and initiative.
Ability to learn unfamiliar technical subjects quickly.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines and with people from different technical backgrounds.
High attention to detail and respect for engineering rigor.
Willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and take ownership of your development.
Comfort working in an environment with rapidly evolving priorities and significant individual responsibility.
Interest in nuclear energy, large-scale infrastructure, advanced engineering, or complex technical systems.
A bias toward action and a desire to see engineering work become something that is actually built.

Responsibilities

Mechanical systems and equipment used in nuclear and conventional power facilities
Piping, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and rotating equipment
System design and engineering calculations
Equipment specifications and vendor technical evaluations
Piping and equipment layout
Thermal-hydraulic and mechanical analysis
Design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination
Equipment installation, testing, startup, and commissioning
ASME and other applicable mechanical codes and standards
Structural steel and reinforced concrete design
Foundations, anchorage, embedded items, and structural interfaces
Nuclear structures, systems, and components
Seismic and dynamic design considerations
Site development and geotechnical interfaces
Structural calculations and design reviews
Construction drawings and specifications
Constructability and modularization studies
ACI, AISC, ASCE, and applicable nuclear design requirements
Construction planning and sequencing
Constructability reviews
Work packaging and field engineering
Site logistics and installation planning
Modularization and prefabrication strategies
Contractor and supplier coordination
Engineering-to-construction interfaces
RFIs, field changes, and technical issue resolution
Quality, schedule, cost, and project controls
Testing, turnover, commissioning, and project closeout
Nuclear licensing strategy and regulatory analysis
Licensing basis development and requirements management
Preparation and review of regulatory submittals
NRC regulations, regulatory guides, and industry standards
Safety analysis and technical evaluations
Responses to regulatory questions and requests for additional information
Engineering-to-licensing interfaces
Regulatory research and precedent reviews
Development of technical positions supporting nuclear deployment