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Senior Project Engineer, Fuel

Protingent

  • Potomac, MD
  • 28 days ago
  • $160,000–$175,000 Per Year

Highlights

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies . 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in nuclear fuel cycle, chemical processing, energy, refining, or comparable complex industrial facilities.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPotomac, MD
Salary$160,000–$175,000 Per Year

Description

Position Title: Senior Project Engineer, Fuel

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Senior Fuel Project Engineering opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead technical oversight of multidisciplinary engineering and construction activities.
  • Serve as NANO's senior technical interface with EPCM firms, contractors, vendors, and site personnel.
  • Review engineering designs, calculations, specifications, drawings, equipment selections, and construction packages.
  • Evaluate contractor performance against scope, schedules, codes, quality standards, and licensing commitments.
  • Coordinate process, mechanical, electrical, I&C, civil, structural, and facility engineering interfaces.
  • Conduct field inspections and walkdowns, identify deficiencies, and drive corrective actions.
  • Assess design changes, RFIs, technical deviations, and change orders for impacts on safety, cost, schedule, and compliance.
  • Support contractor selection, technical bid evaluations, statements of work, and contract administration.
  • Coordinate with Fuel Technology, licensing, and quality teams to maintain design authority and configuration control.
  • Support quality assurance, supplier surveillance, inspection plans, and nonconformance resolution.
  • Oversee technical activities through fabrication, installation, testing, system turnover, commissioning, and operational readiness.
  • Provide project leadership with technical progress updates, risk assessments, and recovery recommendations.
  • Establish technical reporting, action tracking, interface controls, and owner acceptance criteria.
  • Mentor junior engineers and coordinate internal and external engineering resources.
Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Nuclear, Process, or related engineering discipline.
  • 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in nuclear fuel cycle, chemical processing, energy, refining, or comparable complex industrial facilities.
  • Significant capital project experience, including oversight of engineering contractors and field construction.
  • Strong engineering design review, technical problem-solving, and change-management capabilities.
  • Knowledge of industrial construction, commissioning, quality assurance, and applicable safety and environmental requirements.
  • Experience evaluating contractor changes and resolving field issues involving cost, schedule, safety, and regulatory considerations.
  • Strong technical judgment, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%.
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Experience with NRC-regulated nuclear fuel facilities, uranium conversion/deconversion, or comparable regulated processing operations.
  • Construction inspection, commissioning, startup, system turnover, or operational readiness experience.
  • Familiarity with nuclear QA, licensing commitments, and configuration management.
  • Experience coordinating multiple EPCM and construction contractors across simultaneous projects.
 
Job Details:
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary Range: $160-175K
  • Location: Washington D.C. (Onsite).
  • Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residential or GC Holder only.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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