Nuclear Construction Specialist

Locations:

• Surry, VA – Electrical discipline
• Waterford, CT – Mechanical discipline (welding, piping, mechanical systems)

Employment Type: Contract (40 hrs/week, 2080 project hours) Schedule: Standard 8‑hour days; project-driven adjustments possible Travel: 0% Compensation: $55–$75/hr + per diem Reporting To: Construction Superintendent Note: This is not a Construction Manager, PM, or Supervisor role.

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years of nuclear power plant construction experience
• Discipline experience in electrical or mechanical/welding/piping
• Experience providing vendor oversight
• Ability to work onsite full-time in a nuclear facility
• Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills

Position Levels

Level 1 — Nuclear Construction Specialist

Education & Experience (one of the following):

• 2–3+ years relevant experience + Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years relevant experience + Associate degree
• 6+ years relevant experience + High School Diploma/GED

Technical Background:

• Construction/project experience in mechanical, welding, electrical, or related craft
• Experience planning or implementing construction projects
• Exposure to design engineering or drafting
• Knowledge of mechanical design, procedures, and applicable codes
• Familiarity with nuclear modification processes

Systems Proficiency:

• Maximo
• SAP
• DocTop
• Microsoft Office
• PAMS (Plant Asset Management System)

Preferred:

• Dominion PSEDPN (Electrical) or PSMDPN (Mechanical)
• I&C Development Program
• Equivalent nuclear facility experience

Level 2 — Senior Nuclear Construction Specialist

Education & Experience (one of the following):

• 5–6+ years relevant experience + Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years relevant experience + Associate degree
• 9+ years relevant experience + High School Diploma/GED

Technical Background:

• Strong construction/project experience with increasing responsibility
• Hands-on project management in mechanical, welding, electrical, or craft disciplines
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical design and nuclear modification procedures

Systems Proficiency: Same as Level 1, with demonstrated advanced capability.

Preferred: Same as Level 1.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of construction activities within a nuclear facility
• Manage and document physical plant modifications following established procedures
• Coordinate with mechanical, welding, electrical, and I&C craft teams
• Use Maximo, SAP, PAMS, and DocTop for tracking, documentation, and compliance
• Ensure adherence to mechanical design standards and nuclear codes
• Provide technical leadership and maintain accurate project documentation
• Uphold strict nuclear safety and quality protocols

Work Environment

• Active nuclear power plant construction setting
• Safety‑sensitive role requiring adherence to nuclear safety standards
• May require site-specific training, badging, and security clearance

Application Instructions

Deadline: March 9, 2026 Qualified candidates should submit a resume highlighting:

• Nuclear construction or project experience
• Electrical or mechanical discipline experience
• Vendor oversight responsibilities
• Proficiency with Maximo, SAP, PAMS, DocTop
• Completion of any relevant development programs