Project Construction Engineer

Actalent • Kansas City, MO • 21h ago

Job Title: Project Engineer

Project site is in Steedman, MO. Per Diem is available for travel.

Job Description

The Project Construction Engineer will lead facility-related construction and capital improvement projects at a nuclear power plant. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who can manage the delivery of multiple concurrent projects from scope development through closeout. Coordination with station stakeholders, craft resources, contractors, and suppliers in a highly regulated environment is essential.

About the Company

Our client is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm, meaning employees are true partners in the company's success. For a Project Engineer, this creates a unique opportunity to work on large, complex, and meaningful infrastructure projects while having a real stake in the outcomes. The company is widely recognized for its collaborative culture, strong mentorship, and commitment to safety and quality, allowing engineers to gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle-from design through construction.

Responsibilities

Drive safety, schedule, quality, and cost performance across a portfolio of site facility projects.

Ensure execution of work aligns with nuclear safety culture, station procedures, outage/work management processes, and quality requirements.

Oversee projects including civil/structural, mechanical, electrical, I&C, buildings/grounds, infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements, and plant support systems.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural, Construction Engineering, or related field).

5+ years of experience in delivering industrial or power generation construction projects, with nuclear site experience strongly preferred.

Experience managing multiple projects concurrently with responsibility for schedule, cost, and contractor performance.

Working knowledge of construction safety practices, field execution planning, and quality control/inspection processes.

Strong communication and leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional plant stakeholders and contractor teams.

Ability to work on-site in a regulated environment and comply with site access requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Technical excellence and integrity.

Collaboration and ownership in delivering exceptional results.

Work Environment

The role is based in an engineering office, with most time spent at a nuclear plant, either in the engineering office or conducting walk downs. The environment is highly regulated, requiring adherence to strict safety and quality standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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