Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- ASME Codes
- NRC Regulations
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Understanding of quality management systems and functioned under at least one licensed system. with project scheduling tools.
- Strong understanding of technical drawings, engineering deliverables, and procurement packages.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical design principles Working knowledge of material selection (particularly metals), manufacturing methods, and fabrication techniques Proven ability to function in a collaborative team environment on projects through the full development cycle—from concept and design to testing and production Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present engineering work Comfortable working with external manufacturers and engineering consultants
About this role
As a Project Engineer on Oklo’s fuel fabrication team, you’ll be responsible for supporting multidisciplinary nuclear design, licensing, procurement, and construction activities by coordinating project schedules, initiating nuclear-grade purchasing, and ensuring clear task tracking across multiple facility deployments for all team members.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain integrated schedules for nuclear system design, equipment qualification, procurement, and construction activities.
- Incorporate regulatory milestones, QA/QC steps, readiness reviews, and hold points into project timelines.
- Track progress across engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, I&C, safety analysis, licensing).
- Identify schedule risks, critical-path items, and long-lead nuclear components.
- Lead recurring project coordination meetings, ensuring alignment between engineering, licensing, procurement, and construction teams.
- Prepare status reports for internal leadership and regulators (as applicable).
- Generate procurement documentation for safety-related, ASME-coded, and nuclear-grade equipment.
- Manage RFQs, vendor communications, and verification of technical and quality requirements (e.g., material certs, CMTRs, FATs, documentation packages).
- Track lead times, manufacturing progress, inspections, and delivery schedules of critical nuclear components.
- Work closely with supply chain quality, engineering, and project managers to ensure compliance with nuclear procurement processes.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with advanced reactor technologies (e.g., microreactors, fast reactors, SMRs).
- Familiarity with regulatory processes (NRC, DOE, ASME code compliance).
- Familiarity with nuclear QA requirements (NQA-1 or equivalent) Exposure to vendor qualification, commercial-grade dedication, or nuclear-grade procurement.
- Knowledge of ERP tools used in nuclear supply chain environments.
- Prior involvement in safety analyses, design reviews, or licensing workflows.
- Basic knowledge of nuclear fission and radiation effects on materials and components Competencies We are looking for a Project Engineer that is: Competent in drawing, project tracking, document control and digital workflow systems (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, etc ).
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