Technical Procurement Oversight and Integration Engineer

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Technical Procurement Oversight & Interface Engineer (Contract)

Location: Remote

Summary:

HukariAscendent is seeking experienced Contract Engineers to provide technical oversight and interface support for procurement on a first-of-a-kind advanced nuclear reactor project in Kemmerer, Wyoming. This position supports the client’s EPC Delivery organization and serves as the technical link between equipment suppliers, the EPC partner, and the client’s engineering and design teams. Candidates may support one or more of the following technical areas: mechanical equipment, electrical/I&C equipment, or bulk commodities. Please identify the technical area(s) in which you have experience.

Responsibilities:

• Review requisitions, RFPs, data sheets, and specifications for consistency with the design basis, scope, division of responsibility, and quality and safety classification.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations, confirming technical compliance, exceptions, and clarifications, and documenting recommendations.
• Serve as the technical interface between suppliers, the EPC partner, and design engineering; route, track, and close technical queries.
• Coordinate technical review of supplier submittals and deliverables, and track review status against contract-required response times.
• Track deviations, nonconformances, and supplier change requests through disposition, and report cost and schedule impacts.
• Support Quality with hold and witness points, source inspections, acceptance testing, and supplier quality documentation, including commercial grade dedication.
• Monitor supplier progress against the integrated master schedule and construction need dates, and escalate risks early.
• Confirm supplier design information is incorporated into design documents and the plant 3D model.
• Support receipt, inspection, and hand-off of delivered items to site construction.
• Maintain open-action logs and prepare status reports for the procurement oversight team.

Technical Area Focus (as assigned):

• Mechanical: pumps, heat exchangers, tanks and pressure vessels, valves, HVAC, and rotating and material-handling equipment, including review of supplier drawings, calculations, and fabrication and test documentation.
• Electrical/I&C: switchgear, MCCs, transformers, UPS and DC systems, batteries, standby generators, motors and drives, protection and control panels, and heat tracing, including coordination of supplier input to electrical studies.
• Bulk Commodities: piping and supports, cable, cable tray and conduit, structural and reinforcing steel, embeds, insulation, and coatings, including MTO reconciliation, release schedules, and material certification review.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (mechanical, electrical, civil, or structural), or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in engineering, procurement, supplier oversight, expediting, or construction for power generation, nuclear, process, or other large capital projects.
• Experience in at least one of the technical areas listed above.
• Experience with shop surveillance, source inspection, or acceptance testing.
• Working knowledge of schedule and cost control and of supplier submittal and document management systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards for the technical area, such as ASME BPVC, ASME B31, API, and TEMA (mechanical); IEEE, NEMA, NFPA 70, and UL (electrical); or ASTM, ASME Section II, AWS, ACI, and AISC (bulk commodities).
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment when visiting supplier facilities or the construction site.
• Applicants will be asked to confirm U.S. citizenship or other U.S. person status as part of an export control review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with nuclear quality requirements (NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, commercial grade dedication).
• Experience with Primavera P6 and Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA.
• Familiarity with 3D plant design models and quantity extraction (bulk commodities).

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.