Fusion Power Opportunities - Knoxville - TN - Engineering & Design
About The Position
AECOM is hiring in Knoxville, Tennessee for a first-of-a-kind program with partners advancing innovative stellarator fusion technology to the world. AECOM's broad technical capabilities, global footprint and experience in executing large scale projects uniquely position us to lead in traditional steam, thermal power generation and advanced nuclear technologies. We are looking to connect with individuals with experience in Heavy Industrial or Power Generation with technical backgrounds and skills in the following: Mechanical Engineers, Piping Designers (CAD), Structural Engineers, Structural Designers (CAD), Electrical Engineers, Electrical Designers (CAD), Instrumentation & Controls Engineers, Project Controls and Scheduling. If you're interested in fusion technology, living in or interested to move to the Knoxville area, respond to this posting and our recruiting team will be in touch about potential opportunities. We anticipate hiring start in Q4 2026 and Q1 2027.
Requirements
- All rolls will require an in-person presence a few days a week in Knoxville, TN.
- Engineering Team: Bachelor's Degree in Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or Instrumentation & Controls Engineering with at least 6 years of experience in Heavy Industrial and/or power generation markets.
- Design Team: HS + 6 years of relevant experience or AA/AS (US) + 4 years of relevant experience in Heavy Industrial and/or power generation design.
- Design Team: Expert level proficiency with AutoCad, Revit
- Project Team: Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of experience in Project Controls and Scheduling for large-scale projects in heavy industrial and/or power generation.
Nice To Haves
- For leadership roles 12 years of experience.
- Professional Engineering License
Responsibilities
- Design and engineering services for innovative stellarator fusion power plant.
- Lead in traditional steam, thermal power generation and advanced nuclear technologies.
- Work on groundbreaking projects in the fusion technology sector.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- AD&D
- disability benefits
- paid time off
- leaves of absences
- voluntary benefits
- perks
- flexible work options
- well-being resources
- employee assistance program
- business travel insurance
- service recognition awards
- retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
