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CSA Project Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is an American company founded in 2018 aiming to build a compact nuclear fusion power plant based on the ARC tokamak reactor concept. The company is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts,…

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CSA Project Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems· Devens, MA & Richmond, VAView company profile


Job title
CSA Project Engineer
Job location
Devens, MA & Richmond, VA
Job description
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.
Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.
If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as CSA Project Engineer

Responsible for activities relating to design and construction engineering within the civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) discipline, but is also familiar with other construction disciplines. Duties include working with engineering teams in the planning, sequencing, assembling, and issuing of Construction Work Packages; development of installation specifications, 3D model coordination, interpreting design drawings and specifications, field verification of materials, monitoring construction progress, response to questions by constructors, providing direction in the field to ensure construction is in compliance with engineering documentation and developing turnover packages to commissioning.

What you'll do:
  • Collaborate with engineering to address constructability and design issues relating to civil, structural, and architectural scopes for process systems
  • Provide review and approval of external civil, structural, or architectural engineering documentation and specifications
  • Interface with outside engineering firms for CSA designs
  • Lead cross functional 3D model reviews to identify constructability, installation, and resolve interface issues
  • Identify the content of engineering document packages (Work Packages) required to support construction activities in the field
  • Plan, sequence, assemble, and issue Construction Work Packages
  • Partner with engineering teams responsible for process systems to facilitate efficient conversion of design deliverables into construction ready work
  • Oversee the maintenance of construction configuration management
  • Work with Contractor to support tracking, reporting, and forecasting activities in the field
  • Coordinate with the Procurement Organization for field procured materials, material substitution, services, and equipment
  • Review material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials
  • Coordinate the preparation of cost reports, forecasts, and progress reports
  • Coordinate with Field Supervision and Subcontractors to plan/support construction schedules
  • Recommend and implement procedures to ensure construction remains in compliance with the requirements of engineering and design
  • Ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials, and equipment
  • Support the construction quality program
  • Support problem solving in the field and serve as liaison between Construction and Engineering
  • Support development and implementation of the Request for Information (RFI)/Field Change Request (FCR) process between Construction and CFS engineering
  • Manage system turnover schedule with construction managing contractor
  • Develop turnover packages in accordance with defined system / sub-system breakdown
  • Track pending issues and actions impacting system turnover
  • Coordinate and facilitate system walkdowns
  • Review field generated inspection records for quality and completeness
  • Review field generated punch list items for quality and completeness and progress in project database
  • Support the implementation of the records retention and turnover plans
What we’re looking for:
  • BS in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years supporting design, construction, and execution of civil/structural projects or process systems with structural requirements
  • Demonstrated understanding of the engineering, design, and construction lifecycle for complex industrial facilities or process systems
  • Experience supporting civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) scopes, including structural steel, concrete, foundations, embeds, anchors, equipment supports, and building systems
  • Codes and standards with additional knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE
  • Ability to read and understand engineering documents issued for construction such as P&IDs and isometric drawings
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
Bonus points for:
  • Codes and standards with additional knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE
  • Ability to read and understand engineering documents issued for construction such as P&IDs and isometric drawings
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
  • Must-have Requirements:
  • Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
  • Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
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    Commonwealth Fusion Systems headquarters

    Cambridge, MA

    Company size

    500–2,000 employees

    Founded

    2018

    Total raised

    $3,877,000,000

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