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Aalo Atomics

Senior Welding Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$35.50 - $48.75/hr

Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe ... You'll also develop our zirconium welding capability from scratch, a rare technical challenge ...

Epoch Biodesign

Senior Welding Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe ... You'll also develop our zirconium welding capability from scratch, a rare technical challenge ...

Bechtel Global Corporation

Field Welding Engineer

Pecos, TX · On-site

$35 - $48.25/hr

Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology ... In this role as Welding Field Engineer, you will manage field and subcontractor welding programs ...

Bechtel

Field Welding Engineer

Pecos, TX · On-site

$35 - $48.25/hr

Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology ... In this role as Welding Field Engineer, you will manage field and subcontractor welding programs ...

Bechtel

Field Welding Engineer

Pecos, TX · On-site

$35 - $48.25/hr

Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology ... In this role as Welding Field Engineer, you will manage field and subcontractor welding programs ...

Aalo Atomics

Welding Assistant

Austin, TX · On-site

$18/hr

Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe ... About the role We are seeking Welding Assistants to support our fabrication team with daily shop ...

Aalo Atomics

TIG Welder

Austin, TX · On-site

$20.25 - $26.25/hr

Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe ... Read and interpret technical drawings and welding specifications * Fabricate and assemble metal ...

Bechtel

Welding Superintendent

Pecos, TX · On-site

Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology ... We are seeking a Welding Field Superintendent for the project in Pecos, Texas. You will mobilize to ...

Bechtel

Welding Superintendent

Pecos, TX

Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology ... We are seeking a Welding Field Superintendent for the project in Pecos, Texas. You will mobilize to ...

Aalo Atomics

Pipefitter

Austin, TX · On-site

$24.75 - $30.50/hr

About the role We are building small modular reactors in a factory setting, applying repeatable, production-line manufacturing principles to nuclear-grade hardware. As a Pipefitter / Welder, you will ...

Bechtel

Deputy Corporate Manager of Welding

Houston, TX · On-site

Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology ... The Deputy Corporate Manager of Welding will assist the Corporate Manager of Welding in actively ...

Bechtel

Deputy Corporate Manager of Welding

Houston, TX · On-site

Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology ... The Deputy Corporate Manager of Welding will assist the Corporate Manager of Welding in actively ...

Aecon Group Inc.

Welder

Beaumont, TX · On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

... industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future ... Set up and operate arc welding machines to join metal components per specifications * Weld flat ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for nuclear welding in Texas is $107,239.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $122,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Nuclear Welding job involves joining metal components in nuclear power plants, submarines, or other facilities that handle radioactive materials. Welders in this field must follow strict safety procedures and quality standards to ensure the structural integrity of critical systems. They often work with specialized welding techniques, such as TIG or laser welding, to handle high-strength materials. Due to the high-risk environment, nuclear welders need certifications, such as those from the American Welding Society (AWS) or Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI). This career offers strong job security and high earning potential for skilled professionals.

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To thrive in nuclear welding, you need advanced welding skills, in-depth knowledge of metallurgy, and experience working under strict safety protocols, typically backed by certifications like ASME or AWS and specialized nuclear welding qualifications. Proficiency in using precision welding equipment, non-destructive testing (NDT) tools, and compliance with nuclear regulatory standards is common in this field. Strong attention to detail, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities help nuclear welders excel in high-stakes environments. These skills are essential to ensure the structural integrity and safety of components critical to nuclear facilities and to meet the industry's rigorous quality requirements.

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Senior Welding Engineer

Aalo Atomics

Austin, TX • On-site

$35.50 - $48.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

About Aalo Atomics
Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we're rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world's first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.
About the role
You'll be a founding member of our welding engineering function. You'll own process development and qualification, drive automation and cost reduction, and lead R&D into advanced welding modalities - laser beam, electron beam, and others - that unlock performance and throughput conventional arc welding can't. You'll also develop our zirconium welding capability from scratch, a rare technical challenge outside national labs.
This is a hands-on role. You'll be on the shop floor as much as at your desk.
What you'll do
Process Development & Qualification
  • Develop, qualify, and optimize GTAW, GMAW, spray MIG, and emerging processes for stainless steel pressure vessels and piping
  • Own WPS/PQR documentation to ASME Section IX, AWS D1.6, or applicable codes
  • Lead zirconium welding procedure development: inert atmosphere GTAW, shielding gas optimization, contamination control, and full mechanical qualification
  • Develop and document PWHT cycles; interpret metallurgical outcomes

Advanced Welding R&D
  • Evaluate and qualify laser beam (LBW), electron beam (EBW), plasma arc (PAW), and hybrid laser-arc processes for vessel and pressure system applications
  • Design parametric studies to characterize process windows and build qualification datasets
  • Develop solutions for difficult joint configurations - dissimilar materials, thin-wall closures, complex penetrations
  • Collaborate with vendors, equipment suppliers, and national lab partners to stay at the front edge of nuclear-relevant welding technology
  • Build internal IP and documentation to support future procedure qualifications and regulatory submittals

Automation & Cost Reduction
  • Identify and implement orbital GTAW, mechanized MIG, and robotic welding to drive consistency and reduce labor cost
  • Develop parametric programs for automated systems including seam tracking, adaptive fill, and multi-pass sequencing
  • Instrument in-process monitoring (voltage, travel speed, heat input) to enable closed-loop quality control
  • Track weld cycle times, consumable costs, and rework rates; use data to justify capital investments

Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Partner with design engineers on joint weldability - distortion control, access, inspection compatibility
  • Work with NDE personnel (RT, PT, UT, PAUT) to interpret results and close nonconformances
  • Drive root cause analysis on weld defects using metallography, fractography, hardness, and chemical analysis
  • Build and maintain weld quality metrics; use them to focus engineering effort where it has the highest return
  • Maintain documentation infrastructure: travelers, hold points, NCRs, lessons learned

Production Support
  • Provide real-time direction to welders on the floor; troubleshoot defects and maintain build pace
  • Mentor welders on technique, procedure compliance, and quality standards
  • Support welder qualification and certification as the team scales
Qualifications
  • BS in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of welding engineering experience including process development and qualification
  • Hands-on GTAW experience on stainless steel pressure-boundary applications
  • Working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section IX or equivalent pressure systems code
  • Comfortable on the shop floor - able to evaluate welds in progress, not just on paper
Preferred Qualifications
  • AWS CWE or CWI certification
  • Experience with LBW or EBW process development or production support
  • Experience welding zirconium, titanium, or Inconel under inert-atmosphere conditions
  • Experience deploying orbital or robotic welding in production, including program development
  • Background in weld process monitoring and correlating in-process signals to quality outcomes
  • Familiarity with nuclear QA requirements (NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B) or equivalent regulated-industry QA (aerospace, defense)
  • Hands-on fabrication ability - picking up a torch and demonstrating technique is a plus
Why This Role
You'll develop zirconium welding procedures few U.S. engineers have touched outside national labs, qualify laser and electron beam processes for nuclear vessel applications, and build the weld program from the ground up at a company moving from prototype to production at unprecedented speed. Every improvement you make means faster builds, lower cost, and more clean energy in the world.
Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.

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