Mechanical Field Engineer V or VI

X-energy•Oak Ridge, TN

2d•$185,000 - $236,250•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Construction Field Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring mechanical construction activities to ensure work is executed safely, in compliance with nuclear quality and regulatory requirements, and in alignment with the project schedule and budgets. This role will serve as a key interface between design engineering, construction management, superintendents, foremen, and contractors, interpreting technical documents, developing and maintaining work packages and installation plans, and resolving constructability and design issues in the field. The role ensures accurate quantity tracking, document control, inspection and test plan implementation, and system / area turnovers so that completed work is fully documented, meets all project quality requirements, and is ready for successful commissioning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering preferred; extensive verifiable experience in lieu of degree accepted.
The skills required for this role are typically demonstrated by 20 plus years of relevant experience.
Experience with the construction of nuclear facilities.
Technical knowledge of all phases of construction engineering relating to a single discipline interfacing with all areas, or in a multi-discipline position assigned to a single area.
Knowledge of construction activities relating to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of construction inspection principles and practices.
Experience reading and interpreting all construction documents, including plans, specifications, and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

Reviews contractor projections and schedules for workforce, material, and equipment requirements.
Coordinates the construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules.
Enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management.
Supports Construction Mechanical Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
Maintain project document control and ensure all work activities are executed using the latest versions of relevant documents.
Work with the discipline superintendents to ensure detailed, integrated installation plans for complex, cross discipline installations are completed and followed.
Work with Area superintendent to ensure that quantities are reported, verified and submitted for all commodities each week.
Provide oversight with the development and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s).
Work with quality control and inspection oversight personnel ensuring proper inspections are completed and associated documentation is generated.
Ensure that all project quality requirements are understood and adhered to by all contractors.
Liaise with the project engineers and the design engineering group and provide support to resolve design and constructability issues.
Work with supervision to perform front-end work package scoping reviews and approvals.
Work with project controls group to review and validate change request and work estimates.
Ensure development and accuracy of construction progress reports and quantity forecasts by contractors.
Review and oversee that contractors complete required material requisitions to ensure that material deliveries support scheduled activities and complete material receipt inspections.
Assist in the preparation and updating of construction schedules.
Ensure contractors thoroughly prepare the applicable as-built documents and inspections required by the contract.
Oversee the contractors performing system / area turnovers.
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.