Construction Field Engineer / Construction Supervisor

Oklo·Idaho Falls, ID·Posted today

Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Oklo seeks a Construction Field Engineer/Supervisor to lead on-site field execution of advanced nuclear projects, including Aurora at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the Meitner facility. This role bridges engineering, quality, safety, and craft execution to ensure construction activities meet design, compliance, and schedule objectives in a regulated nuclear environment.

Responsibilities

—Support daily field execution across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty subcontract scopes
—Perform construction supervision, field inspections, and oversight to verify work complies with drawings, specifications, codes, and approved procedures
—Conduct receipt inspection of materials and equipment, verifying compliance with procurement requirements and quality documentation
—Assist with site logistics planning, laydown coordination, access control, and work sequencing
—Coordinate onsite activities between subcontractors, construction project managers, engineering, quality, safety, and operations teams
—Monitor construction progress, identify field constraints, and escalate issues impacting safety, quality, cost, or schedule
—Support verification of material traceability, storage requirements, and preservation controls
—Assist with work package readiness including verification of approved drawings, permits, inspections, and prerequisite work
—Support field walkdowns, pre-task planning, daily coordination meetings, and shift turnovers
—Assist with resolution of field-generated issues including constructability concerns and sequencing conflicts
—Support site housekeeping, work area control, and compliance with site-specific safety and security requirements
—Support design and construction document control including Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, and construction tracking logs
—Assist with constructability and design reviews in coordination with engineering and quality teams
—Support development, implementation, and execution of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
—Coordinate and participate in inspections with Quality Assurance, third-party inspectors, and Authority Having Jurisdiction representatives
—Support implementation of Integrated Safety Management System, Conduct of Construction, and site-specific safety requirements
—Verify work compliance with applicable codes, standards, permits, and regulatory requirements
—Assist with identification, documentation, and resolution of quality issues and nonconformances
—Promote strong safety culture through field presence, engagement, and adherence to approved work practices
—Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities for completed systems and structures
—Assist with compilation, review, and validation of turnover documentation packages
—Track punchlist completion and support readiness for beneficial use and operational handover

Qualifications

—8+ years of construction experience across heavy civil, infrastructure, industrial, or mission-critical facilities
—Experience supporting construction activities in regulated or high-consequence environments (DOE, nuclear, aerospace, industrial, or similar)
—Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, means and methods
—Experience with RFIs, submittals, inspections, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and turnover documentation
—Proven ability to coordinate field activities across multiple disciplines and stakeholders
—OSHA 30 certification required
—Must be based in or willing to relocate to Idaho Falls for on-site work

Desired

—Additional safety and quality certifications (e.g., CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, quality auditor certifications)
—Strong technical writing and communication skills
—Experience in fast-paced, iterative startup environments
—Passion for clean energy and advanced fission technology