Senior Project Engineer, Steel Structures

The role

You will lead the procurement, contract management, installation and commissioning of structural steel systems. This includes managing heavy fabrication and steel structures scopes across suppliers, internal stakeholders, and build sites.

What you will do

• Own execution of heavy fabrication and steel structures scopes across suppliers, internal stakeholders, and build sites
• Convert design intent into executable work by driving requests for quotation, scope alignment, technical bid review, purchase order readiness, and fabrication kickoff
• Build and maintain detailed execution plans covering engineering deliverables, procurement, fabrication, inspection, shipment, site readiness, installation, and closeout
• Coordinate closely with design, supply chain, quality, construction, finance, and leadership
• Drive vendor engagement from pre-award through delivery
• Develop and manage fabrication work packages, inspection documentation, nonconformance tracking, and turnover packages
• Support fabrication and installation planning across San Leandro, CA, Albuquerque, NM, and supplier locations
• Ensure work is executed to the required standards for safety, quality, cost, and schedule
• Identify blockers early and drive practical solutions

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, construction engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in project engineering, fabrication, manufacturing, industrial construction, or related technical execution roles
• Experience managing complex vendor-built scopes involving welded assemblies, structural steel, machined components, or industrial systems
• Working knowledge of welding, fabrication, inspection, and manufacturing documentation
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1, AWS D1.6 or ASME B31.3, and associated industry standards and practices
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, requests for quotation, inspection plans, and construction or fabrication scopes
• Strong schedule management and cross-functional coordination skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 50 percent between San Leandro, vendors, and Albuquerque build sites

Nice to have

• Experience in fusion, aerospace, energy, shipbuilding, heavy industrial, or other first-of-a-kind hardware environments
• Experience owning supplier scopes from request for quotation through fabrication, delivery, and field installation
• Familiarity with field fit-up, weld inspection, nonconformance resolution, and installation sequencing
• Hands-on familiarity with welding, fabrication, and construction means and methods
• Experience with large stainless steel structures, vacuum hardware, pressure systems, or custom tooling
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with evolving designs and aggressive schedules

Benefits

• Industry-Competitive Salary
• Equity Plan
• 6% Employer 401k Matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Before you apply

• This position may require access to information or technology that is subject to U.S. export control laws
• Access is provided only to individuals who are classified as 'U.S. Persons' (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees)

About the company

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy. The company is designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system.