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Nuclear Project Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Eager to learn the specifics of nuclear project development, regulatory processes, and energy infrastructure; prior knowledge is a plus but not required * Strong self-starter with the ability to ...

Nuclear Engineer

Trinidad, TX

$86K - $104K/yr

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component: Officer • Active ... engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with ...

Nuclear Engineer

Lubbock, TX

$84K - $101K/yr

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component: Officer • Active ... engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with ...

Nuclear Engineer

Henrietta, TX

$94K - $113K/yr

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component: Officer • Active ... engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with ...

Nuclear Engineer

Hewitt, TX

$90K - $108K/yr

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component: Officer • Active ... engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with ...

Nuclear Engineer

Lakeport, TX

$86K - $103K/yr

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component: Officer • Active ... engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with ...

Nuclear Engineer

Munday, TX

$92K - $110K/yr

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component: Officer • Active ... engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with ...

Nuclear Engineer

Olton, TX

$79K - $95K/yr

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component: Officer • Active ... engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with ...

Nuclear Engineer

Fresno, TX

$83K - $99K/yr

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component: Officer • Active ... engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with ...

Nuclear Engineer

Roby, TX

$76K - $91K/yr

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component: Officer • Active ... engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with ...

Nuclear Engineer

Quitman, TX

$76K - $91K/yr

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component: Officer • Active ... engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with ...

Nuclear Engineer

Hubbard, TX

$85K - $102K/yr

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component: Officer • Active ... engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with ...

Nuclear Engineer

Miles, TX

$94K - $113K/yr

Job Title: Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component: Officer • Active ... engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with ...

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How much do nuclear project jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for nuclear project in Texas is $27.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $30.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nuclear project?

A Nuclear Project typically refers to a large-scale initiative focused on the development, construction, operation, or decommissioning of nuclear facilities, such as power plants or research reactors. These projects involve multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, safety experts, and regulatory specialists, to ensure compliance with strict safety and environmental standards. Nuclear projects require significant planning, coordination, and oversight due to their complexity and the potential risks associated with nuclear technology.

What is the difference between Nuclear Project vs Nuclear Engineer?

AspectNuclear ProjectNuclear Engineer
Primary FocusManaging nuclear project execution, planning, and coordinationDesigning, developing, and analyzing nuclear systems and components
CertificationsProject management certifications, engineering licensesEngineering degrees, PE licenses, specialized nuclear certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, project offices, nuclear facilitiesResearch labs, design offices, nuclear plants
Industry UsageUsed by project managers, construction teams, and contractorsUsed by design engineers, research scientists, and technical staff

The main difference between a Nuclear Project and a Nuclear Engineer is that the Nuclear Project focuses on managing the overall execution of nuclear projects, including planning and coordination, while the Nuclear Engineer concentrates on designing and analyzing nuclear systems. Both roles require relevant engineering credentials, but their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a nuclear project manager role?

To thrive as a Nuclear Project Manager, you need a solid background in engineering or nuclear science, project management experience, and relevant qualifications such as a PMP certification. Familiarity with nuclear regulatory requirements, project scheduling software (like Primavera P6), and safety management systems is essential. Strong leadership, risk management, and communication skills help drive multidisciplinary teams and ensure regulatory compliance. These skills are crucial for safely delivering complex nuclear projects on time, within budget, and to strict safety and quality standards.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working on nuclear projects, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals involved in nuclear projects often face challenges such as strict regulatory compliance, complex technical requirements, and the need for meticulous safety protocols. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams—including engineers, safety officers, and regulatory specialists—is essential to ensure project milestones are met while adhering to all safety and legal standards. Effective communication, ongoing training, and staying current with industry regulations can help address these challenges and contribute to the successful delivery of nuclear projects.
What are the most commonly searched types of Nuclear Project jobs in Texas? The most popular types of Nuclear Project jobs in Texas are:
Infographic showing various Nuclear Project job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,244 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Mechanical Engineer-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Kiewit Corporation

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Kiewit Corporation rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 80 rated construction


Job description

Requisition ID: 181612 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions 

Department: Design Engineering 

Market: Nuclear 

Employment Type: Full Time 
 

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? We are seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join our Nuclear Mechanical Engineering Estimating team.  You will be involved with the earliest phase of engineering for nuclear projects by creating engineering deliverables to support cost estimates.

At Kiewit, we are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit's module fabrication and construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence. In an ever-changing job market, we offer a rare opportunity to be a part of a stable company with a proven history of success. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. 

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets.  As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.
Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.
We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit's vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.
On our team, you'll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit's culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.

Location

The position is located in Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, or Oak Ridge, TN.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Design Development: Create and assess concept drawings (P&ID's, equipment specifications) for equipment using multidisciplinary input.
  • Technical Documentation: Review designs, specifications, and drawings to understand the scope of the project/estimate.  Perform equipment and pipe sizing calculations. 
  • Problem Solving: Identify, define, and resolve issues within assigned scope.
  • Travel: Occasional travel required (less than 10%).

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Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or nuclear engineering from an accredited four-year university.
  • Experience: 3-5+ years in design engineering
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Proficient in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes.
    • Skilled in engineering design principles (pump calculations, pipe sizing calculations, basic equipment specification).
    • Familiar with creating P&ID, PFD, and general arrangement drawings.
  • Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
Working Conditions

Other Requirements:
    Regular, reliable attendance
    Work productively and meet deadlines timely
    Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
    Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
    Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
    FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $88,000/yr - $92,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.


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About Kiewit

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884