Sr. Project Engineer

About the role

The Sr. Project Engineer - ME IV provides team leadership and supervises the development of engineering solutions throughout the project life cycle. James Fisher Technologies (JFT) is a leading provider of remote solutions, specialty engineering, and technical services for hazardous environments. JFT operates at the forefront of the clean-energy transition, supporting OEMs and research partners advancing next-generation nuclear technology.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of design engineers, driving innovative solutions for hazardous environments.
• Ensure engineering concepts are developed into practical solutions with minimal oversight.
• Guide the team in producing precise manufacturing drawings incorporating limits and fits, welding symbols, geometric tolerances, and surface finishes.
• Review and approve detailed part and assembly drawings, as well as full engineering calculations, assuring accuracy.
• Produce, review, and validate technical reports and documents to align with contract and quality requirements.
• Select components and systems based on calculations and hands-on experience while driving cost-effective innovations to streamline design processes.
• Manage change control, oversee contract scope variations, and work closely with other engineering disciplines within an integrated design team.
• Mentor engineers on industry standards, best practices, and techniques.
• Collaborate with other project engineering leads and managers, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with established procedures.
• Contribute valuable insights to support business development and new project quotations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering with at least 10 years of design experience and 3 years in a technical leadership role.
• Nuclear or high hazardous remote special purpose machinery design experience and knowledge of nuclear design procedures a plus.
• Professional Engineer or working towards achieving.
• Experience with calculations (FEA, stress/fatigue/vibration analysis) preferred.
• Knowledge of drawing principles and standards including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, as well as familiarity with EFD'S, P&ID's and MFD's.
• Working knowledge of complex mechanical equipment and fabrications, manufacturing techniques, materials and processes.
• Skilled in both 2D (AutoCAD) and 3D design (Inventor and Vault system/SolidWorks) software packages.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and NQA-1 Quality Assurance Programs and EH&S legislation, as well as commercial awareness and business acumen.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily an office environment with work periodically performed in the fabrication/machine shop and outdoor testing areas.
• Depending on the project, there may be occasional travel to customer job sites.
• Must be able to work on a computer (standing or sitting) for most of the day and use standard office equipment.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with team members, customers, and vendors is essential.
• May occasionally lift and carry items, typically under 50 pounds.
• May occasionally stoop, kneel, crouching, climbing and crawling to access and inspect equipment is required.

Typical Working Conditions

• Primarily an office environment with work periodically performed in the fabrication/machine shop and outdoor testing areas.
• Depending on the project, there may be occasional travel to customer job sites.

ACCESS TO RESTRICTED INFORMATION

This role requires immediate and routine access to restricted information under federal law. Under applicable DOE orders and client contracts, non-U.S. citizens (including lawful permanent residents) may require an approved DOE Foreign National Visit/Assignment (FNVA) before starting work. Because this position requires immediate access, JFT cannot initiate or sponsor new FNVA processes.