Project Engineer - Facility Mod Manager

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid the Engineering Manager in planning, organizing, and directing engineering activities focused on centrifuge fabrication equipment and facility expansion systems.
• Provide daily leadership, task coordination, and technical support to engineering staff.
• Oversee engineering development, modification, and installation of specialized fabrication equipment, production tooling, and supporting infrastructure.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with safety standards, regulatory requirements, nuclear material handling rules, and organizational policies.
• Support troubleshooting, system optimization, reliability improvements, and upgrades to fabrication equipment and associated facility systems.
• Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, construction, procurement, safety engineering, and project management teams.
• Aid in developing project schedules, engineering cost estimates, technical specifications, and procurement packages for facility expansion activities.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard analyses, risk assessments, and system readiness evaluations.
• Review and approve engineering documentation including drawings, calculations, test procedures, and commissioning plans.
• Help monitor contractor and vendor performance, ensuring adherence to technical and quality requirements.
• Provide status updates and technical insights to senior leadership on equipment performance, project progress, and engineering risks.
• Ensure all engineering activities meet site security protocols and support Q-clearance requirements.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance if required.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires active DOE Q Clearance.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in advanced equipment design, fabrication systems, or highly regulated environments.
• Experience supporting or leading engineering projects or small technical teams.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, rotating machinery, tooling systems, mechanical design, or production equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance.
• Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Location Details

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, or Chemical engineering discipline.
• Experience with centrifuge fabrication equipment, custom process equipment, or major facility expansions.
• Experience in DOE, NNSA, aerospace, nuclear, or similarly regulated engineering environments.
• Familiarity with engineering standards such as ASME, ANSI, or NQA-1.

Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.

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