Project Engineer

Job description

Last Energy is a U.S. nuclear technology company transforming power plants from complex construction projects into standardized, factory-fabricated products. Its flagship PWR-20 is a 20 MWe microreactor built around proven pressurized water reactor technology, standard low-enriched uranium fuel, and existing supply chains. Last Energy develops, finances, owns, and operates projects, selling reliable 24/7 power through long-term power purchase agreements. The company is advancing projects in the United States and United Kingdom for data centers, industrial facilities, and other energy-intensive customers. Our organizational structure allows for "Swiss-Army knife contributors" who have the ability to fulfill various roles depending on the project type, their interest, expertise, and availability. These functional divisions include: (A) project owner, (B) subject matter expert / advisor, (C) individual contributor / design engineer, (D) research analyst or (E) external relationship manager. The role of Project Engineer is ideal for a mid-career candidate who may be interested in *some* project management or have *some* outward facing responsibilities but still stay involved in design engineering and may be feeling pigeon-holed or up against a ceiling at their current role. We look for: • Insatiable appetite for learning • Strong teamwork and communication skills • Creativity and willingness to take on new challenges • Extreme flexibility and open to "kill their darlings" • Discipline, thoroughness, and extreme focus when needed If this sounds like you, we'd love to chat! ### Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field - 5+ years of relevant engineering experience - Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a dynamic environment - In the Austin, TX area or willing to relocate