What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Project Engineer position at James Fisher Technologies?
About Us
James Fisher Technologies (JFT) is a reputable provider of remote solutions, specialty engineering, and technical services for applications within hazardous environments. In other words, we get things done for the nuclear industry. Everyone at JFT has the chance to forge their career in an environment that values initiative, persistence, respect, curiosity, and passion.
JFT is growing and looking for Sr. Project Engineers (ME IV) to join our team in Loveland, CO.
JFT offers some work from home flexibility, but candidates must be within commuting distance to the office. The anticipated closing date for this posting is 11/30/25 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Job Function
The Sr. Project Engineer - ME IV provides team leadership and supervises the development of engineering solutions throughout the project life cycle.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
As a Sr. Project Engineer, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of design engineers, driving innovative solutions for hazardous environments. You will be responsible for all technical aspects of design, analysis, manufacturing, and project delivery. Acting as the primary technical point of contact for customers, you will ensure engineering concepts are developed into practical solutions with minimal oversight.
Your role includes guiding the team in producing precise manufacturing drawings incorporating limits and fits, welding symbols, geometric tolerances, and surface finishes. You will review and approve detailed part and assembly drawings, as well as full engineering calculations, assuring accuracy. Additionally, you will produce, review, and validate technical reports and documents to align with contract and quality requirements. Your expertise will be instrumental in selecting components and systems based on calculations and hands-on experience while driving cost-effective innovations to streamline design processes. You will also manage change control, oversee contract scope variations, and work closely with other engineering disciplines within an integrated design team.
As a team leader, you will mentor engineers on industry standards, best practices, and techniques. You will collaborate with other project engineering leads and managers, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with established procedures. Additionally, you will contribute valuable insights to support business development and new project quotations.
Qualifications & Experience
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. JFT has implemented a 9/80 work schedule, and the office is closed every other Friday.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to work on a computer (standing or sitting) for most of the day and use standard office equipment. Ability 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. At times, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing and crawling to access and inspect equipment is required.
James Fisher Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JFT participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. JFT will not sponsor employment visas at this time.
A criminal history background check will be obtained pre-employment.
James Fisher Technologies (JFT) is a reputable provider of remote solutions, specialty engineering, and technical services for applications within hazardous environments. In other words, we get things done for the nuclear industry. Everyone at JFT has the chance to forge their career in an environment that values initiative, persistence, respect, curiosity, and passion.
JFT is growing and looking for Sr. Project Engineers (ME IV) to join our team in Loveland, CO.
JFT offers some work from home flexibility, but candidates must be within commuting distance to the office. The anticipated closing date for this posting is 11/30/25 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Job Function
The Sr. Project Engineer - ME IV provides team leadership and supervises the development of engineering solutions throughout the project life cycle.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
As a Sr. Project Engineer, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of design engineers, driving innovative solutions for hazardous environments. You will be responsible for all technical aspects of design, analysis, manufacturing, and project delivery. Acting as the primary technical point of contact for customers, you will ensure engineering concepts are developed into practical solutions with minimal oversight.
Your role includes guiding the team in producing precise manufacturing drawings incorporating limits and fits, welding symbols, geometric tolerances, and surface finishes. You will review and approve detailed part and assembly drawings, as well as full engineering calculations, assuring accuracy. Additionally, you will produce, review, and validate technical reports and documents to align with contract and quality requirements. Your expertise will be instrumental in selecting components and systems based on calculations and hands-on experience while driving cost-effective innovations to streamline design processes. You will also manage change control, oversee contract scope variations, and work closely with other engineering disciplines within an integrated design team.
As a team leader, you will mentor engineers on industry standards, best practices, and techniques. You will collaborate with other project engineering leads and managers, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with established procedures. Additionally, you will 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.
- This position may require the incumbent to work with export-controlled items.
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. JFT has implemented a 9/80 work schedule, and the office is closed every other Friday.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to work on a computer (standing or sitting) for most of the day and use standard office equipment. Ability 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. At times, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing and crawling to access and inspect equipment is required.
James Fisher Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JFT participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. JFT will not sponsor employment visas at this time.
A criminal history background check will be obtained pre-employment.
