Nuclear Engineer I

The Nuclear Company  is the fastest-growing AI-enabled startup in nuclear energy, bringing together experienced nuclear professionals, technologists, engineers,   and builders to deliver the next generation of nuclear power. Through our design-once, build-many approach, we are creating a repeatable model for deploying nuclear fleets—combining the industry’s highest standards for safety, quality, and regulatory rigor with the speed and innovation required to meet the world’s growing energy needs. We are building the future of nuclear work.  Every employee is expected to use AI, technology, and our Nuclear Operating System (NOS) to strengthen engineering and operational decision-making, improve quality, eliminate inefficiencies, and accelerate execution without compromising safety. Our nuclear expertise shapes the continued evolution of NOS, enabling us to capture institutional knowledge, standardize best practices, and deliver complex projects with greater consistency and certainty. We hire people who believe nuclear energy is essential to human progress.  Our team is made up of mission-driven experts who respect the rigor of the industry while challenging outdated ways of working. They bring deep technical judgment, intellectual curiosity, high agency, and the humility to learn from others. Our values— Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity —guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions. Together, they form TRUST , the foundation of our safety culture and our commitment to intellectual honesty, personal accountability, open communication, and operational excellence. About the role The  Engineering I Program  is The Nuclear Company’s early-career engineering program for exceptional graduating seniors who want to help build the next generation of nuclear infrastructure.   We are hiring students graduating i n Spring 2027  for full-time roles beginning in  Summer 2027 .   Engineering One is designed for engineers who want more than a traditional entry-level position. Participants will work alongside experienced engineers, constructors, licensing professionals, project leaders, and Members of Nuclear Staff on real problems tied directly to the development and deployment of nuclear projects.   The program provides broad exposure across the nuclear project lifecycle while building deep technical capability in an assigned discipline. Depending on your background and project needs, you may work across  mechanical engineering, civil and structural engineering, construction and project delivery, nuclear licensing, Supply Chain and Procurement, systems engineering, or related technical functions .   From your first day, you will be expected to learn quickly, ask good questions, work rigorously, and contribute to meaningful work.   Responsibilities Engineering I participants will typically begin in one of the following areas while gaining exposure to the broader nuclear project lifecycle.   Mechanical Engineering   You may contribute to:   Mechanical systems and equipment used in nuclear and conventional power facilities   Piping, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and rotating equipment   System design and engineering calculations   Equipment specifications and vendor technical evaluations   Piping and equipment layout   Thermal-hydraulic and mechanical analysis   Design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination   Equipment installation, testing, startup, and commissioning   ASME and other applicable mechanical codes and standards   Civil / Structural Engineering   You may contribute to:   Structural steel and reinforced concrete design   Foundations, anchorage, embedded items, and structural interfaces   Nuclear structures, systems, and components   Seismic and dynamic design considerations   Site development and geotechnical interfaces   Structural calculations and design reviews   Construction drawings and specifications   Constructability and modularization studies   ACI, AISC, ASCE, and applicable nuclear design requirements   Construction & Project Delivery   You may contribute to:   Construction planning and sequencing   Constructability reviews   Work packaging and field engineering   Site logistics and installation planning   Modularization and prefabrication strategies   Contractor and supplier coordination   Engineering-to-construction interfaces   RFIs, field changes, and technical issue resolution Quality, schedule, cost, and project controls   Testing, turnover, commissioning, and project closeout   Nuclear Licensing & Regulatory   You may contribute to:   Nuclear licensing strategy and regulatory analysis   Licensing basis development and requirements management   Preparation and review of regulatory submittals   NRC regulations, regulatory guides, and industry standards   Safety analysis and technical evaluations   Responses to regulatory questions and requests for additional information   Engineering-to-licensing interfaces   Regulatory research and precedent reviews   Development of technical positions supporting nuclear deployment   Experience Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in  Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering Management , or a closely related technical discipline.   Expected graduation between December 2026 and May 2027 , with availability to begin full-time employment in  Summer 2027 .   Strong engineering fundamentals and demonstrated ability to solve technical problems.   Academic, internship, research, design-team, laboratory, construction, or project experience that demonstrates technical curiosity and initiative.   Ability to learn unfamiliar technical subjects quickly.   Strong analytical and quantitative skills.   Clear written and verba