Nuclear Project Engineer

Job Title: Nuclear Project Engineer

Location: Vancouver, WA OR Corvallis, OR

Position Type: Full-Time | Onsite or Hybrid

Compensation: DOE $85 - 185K

Pay is determined by skills, experience, and our established salary ranges, with a commitment to fair and equitable compensation. Top end of listed range is reserved for senior level candidates with transferrable skillset.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States;
sponsorship is not available for this position.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Nuclear Project Engineer to lead procurement and vendor management for nuclear energy units. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and commercial acumen in nuclear-grade component sourcing, fabrication oversight, and construction support. You will serve as a key interface between engineering, supply chain, quality assurance, and contractors to ensure delivery of modular components on time, within spec, and in compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements.

This role supports major advanced nuclear construction efforts, including large and small modular reactors and microreactor fabrication projects for energy and/or defense applications.

Please note: If you have an Engineering degree and strong engineering/ procurement background, but lack NQA-1 experience, we are open to discussing training avenues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement planning and execution for nuclear-grade materials, components, and assemblies (including pressure vessels, piping systems, modular skids, instrumentation, etc.).

• Work directly with engineering and construction teams to translate design specifications into material and vendor requirements.

• Customer and supplier interfacing - Including Source Surveillance

• Qualify and evaluate suppliers in accordance with NQA-1, ASME Section III, 10 CFR 50, and project-specific QA/QC requirements.

• Develop procurement documentation packages (RFQs, POs, specs, data sheets) ensuring technical and contractual clarity.

• Negotiate commercial terms with vendors, balancing cost, schedule, and quality priorities.

• Manage fabrication timelines, including shop surveillance, submittal reviews, inspections, and non-conformance resolution.

• Collaboratively track procurement milestones and mitigate delays or cost overruns.

• Coordinate closely with construction field teams during component delivery and installation.

• Ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.

• 5-10+ years of procurement engineering or supply chain experience in nuclear, defense, or large-scale energy projects.

• Working knowledge of NQA-1, ASME B&PV Code (especially Section III), AWS D1.1, and other nuclear fabrication standards.

• Experience with modular construction, skid fabrication, or SMR projects is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), material traceability systems, and vendor data management tools.

• Strong negotiation, technical writing, and cross-functional communication skills.

• Active or eligible for DOE "L" or "Q" clearance preferred; ability to work in controlled information environments.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based with periodic travel to fabrication shops, vendor facilities, and construction sites (~15-25% travel).

• May involve visits to ASME/NQA-1 certified manufacturing locations and handling sensitive nuclear-related data.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Estimated Salary Range:$85,000 - $185,000 DOE

• Comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development support.