Project Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams and clients to deliver technical solutions to complex operational and radiochemical challenges
• Design and develop customer equipment solutions using engineering principles and CAD tools (SolidWorks / AutoCAD)
• Support fabrication, assembly, testing, and installation of specialized equipment
• Perform pilot-scale testing of liquid processing and chemistry-related systems
• Execute field support activities at nuclear facilities, including troubleshooting and servicing installed systems
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and engineering analyses
• Support in-plant project execution such as: Artifact sampling, Gamma spectroscopy, Chemical feed system servicing, Sample panel integration

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline
• Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access at domestic and international nuclear facilities
• Strong problem-solving ability and mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing
• Willingness to perform hands-on work in industrial environments
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (~25-35%)
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug screening required for nuclear plant access

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
• Understanding of electrical cabling design, harnesses, and panel integration
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, machined parts, chassis or rack design
• Background in chemistry, chemical engineering, nuclear plant operations, or radiological systems
• Experience working in regulated or industrial environments

About Us

SIA is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power, Energy Services, Pipeline Integrity, and Critical Infrastructure. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation and a shared goal of building a safer world.

Why Work at SIA?

• A competitive salary and performance-based bonus program
• Retail retirement benefits including a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match
• Vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave
• A comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, Health Savings Account with employer contribution, Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care, ID theft protection and credit monitoring

Pay Range

The expected salary range for this role is $81,440 - $101,800 in Rockdale, IL. Exact pay will be commensurate with experience.