Electrical Field Engineer
X-Energy, Inc. · Tennessee
📍 Oak Ridge, TNvia workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-24
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Job Description
The Electrical Construction Field Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and
monitoring electrical construction activities to ensure work is executed safely, in compliance with
nuclear quality and regulatory requirements, and in alignment with the project schedule and
budget. This role will serve as a key interface between design engineering, construction management,
superintendents, foremen, and contractors, interpreting technical documents, developing and
maintaining work packages and installation plans, and resolving constructability and design
issues in the field. The role ensures accurate quantity tracking, document control, inspection and
test plan implementation, and system / area turnovers so that completed work is fully documented,
meets all project quality requirements, and is ready for successful commissioning.
Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities
Reviews contractor projections and schedules for workforce, material, and equipment requirements.
Interpret electrical design drawings, single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, conduit and cable routing drawings, and instrumentation loop diagrams, materials, and equipment requirements.
Coordinates the construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules.
Enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management.
Supports Construction Electrical Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
Maintain project document control and ensure all work activities are executed using the latest versions of relevant documents.
Work with the discipline superintendents to ensure detailed, integrated installation plans for complex, cross discipline installations are completed and followed.
Work with Area superintendent to ensure that quantities are reported, verified and submitted for all commodities each week.
Provide oversight with the development and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITP’s).
Work with quality control and inspection oversight personnel ensuring proper inspections are completed and associated documentation is generated.
Ensure that all project quality requirements are understood and adhered to by all contractors.
Liaise with the project engineers and the design engineering group and provide support to resolve design and constructability issues.
Work with supervision to perform front-end work package scoping reviews and approvals.
Work with project controls group to review and validate change request and work estimates.
Ensure development and accuracy of construction progress reports and quantity forecasts by contractors.
Review and oversee that contractors complete required material requisitions to ensure that material deliveries support scheduled activities and complete material receipt inspections.
Assist in the preparation and updating of construction schedules.
Ensure contractors thoroughly prepare the applicable as-built documents and inspections required by the contract.
Oversee the contractors performing system / area turnovers.
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Job Profile Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Construction, Nuclear, or a related engineering discipline. Verifiable experience in lieu of degree.
Experience in heavy construction or nuclear engineering, with demonstrated field experience in electrical construction.
Working knowledge of electrical construction, power distribution and instrumentation installation, nuclear facility requirements, Department of Energy (DOE) orders, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), or commercial nuclear standards.
Solid communication, organizational, and risk-management skills, with the ability to interpret electrical engineering plans, single-line diagrams, loop diagrams, and specifications with limited guidance.
Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Experience with P6 or equivalent schedule software preferred.
Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software preferred.
Strong proficiency in use of MS suite.
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Ability to meet physical demands:
When working on an active construction site, may work in rough or uneven terrain.
Frequent walking, standing, and sitting.
Occasional climbing, bending, & crouching.
Occasional lifting up to ~25 pounds.
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week onsite
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri
Compensation
As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/trai
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