Nuclear Field Engineer SME

We are seeking a seasoned Field Engineer to serve as a senior subject matter expert (SME) for the construction of the Natrium advanced reactor project at the Kemmerer, Wyoming site (Kemmerer Unit 1). This role involves providing technical leadership and expertise in field engineering for nuclear and industrial construction projects.

• Provide senior technical leadership and subject matter expertise on field engineering for nuclear and industrial construction at the Kemmerer site.
• Review work packages, constructability, sequencing, installation methods, temporary works, and rigging and heavy-lift plans, providing technical input.
• Lead resolution of field-originated issues, including requests for information, field change requests, nonconformances, design-to-field conflicts, and interface issues among nuclear island, energy island, and balance-of-plant scopes and among contractors.
• Coordinate dispositions with design engineering and quality teams.
• Lead field walkdowns and verify installed conditions against design and as-built documentation.
• Support technical verification of in-progress and completed work that is transferred between contractors or work packages and recommend acceptance or remediation.
• Represent engineering at field coordination meetings and at hold points and inspections as assigned.
• Identify field-driven cost and schedule risks and provide technical input to change evaluation, trending, and project controls.
• Assign, direct, and review the work of field engineering support staff.
• Promote compliance with site safety requirements and exercise stop-work authority when conditions warrant.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years in field or construction engineering on nuclear, power generation, or large industrial projects.
• Current Wyoming PE license or a current PE license that can be extended to Wyoming is strongly preferred.
• Experience on nuclear construction under NQA-1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B is strongly preferred.
• Experience with work-package-based construction, constructability review, and field change management.
• Working knowledge of construction codes and standards (e.g., ACI, AISC, AWS, ASME B31, NFPA 70) applicable to large greenfield construction sites.
• Ability to meet site access requirements, including training and any screening required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical staff in a multi-contractor environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.

• Experience working from 3D plant models and with construction document control systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and OSHA 30 certification are preferred.
• Owner-side or owner's representative experience is preferred.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, display respect, and have a desire to foster teamwork.

The position is based at the Kemmerer, Wyoming site and involves working in a dynamic construction environment. The role requires collaboration with site construction management, quality assurance, design engineering, project controls, the EPC partner, and support suppliers. Candidates must be able to meet site access requirements, including any necessary training and screening.

This is a Contract position based out of Kemmerer, WY.

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Kemmerer, WY.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Kemmerer,WY.

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Salary : $80 - $100