Pacific Fusion
Senior Project Engineer, Steel Structures
$145K–$185K
Albuquerque, NM +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted May 12, 2026
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
Los Lunas, New Mexico, United States - Experience
- 5+ years; no alternatives stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, construction engineering, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- This position may require access to information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws; access is limited to individuals classified as “U.S. Persons” (including U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending).
About the job
Leads procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of structural steel systems and heavy-fabrication scopes for Pacific Fusion’s facilities.
What you'll do
- Own steel and heavy-fabrication execution across suppliers, stakeholders, and build sites, from bid and purchase order preparation through delivery and installation.
- Develop and manage execution schedules, work packages, inspection and turnover documentation, and vendor progress and recovery plans.
- Coordinate cross-functionally to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals; travel between San Leandro, suppliers, and Albuquerque as needed.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, 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.
Nice to have
- Experience in fusion, aerospace, energy, shipbuilding, heavy industry, or first-of-a-kind hardware environments.
- Experience taking supplier scopes from request for quotation through fabrication, delivery, and field installation.
Pay
$145,000 — $185,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
AWS D1.1, AWS D1.6, ASME B31.3
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