Fermi America · 10 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer – On-Site Engineering (Gas & Nuclear Power Plant Construction) Plant Construction)
Amarillo,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFermi America is hiring a senior Mechanical Engineer to support on-site execution for gas-fired power plant construction. This role involves reviewing designs, ensuring constructability, and overseeing field progress while resolving issues proactively.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterEnergyEnergy ManagementPower Grid
Responsibilities
Review mechanical designs for constructability, access, installation sequencing, and maintainability
Identify improvements and proactively resolve issues before they impact schedule or rework
Provide technical oversight in the field for: piping installation, supports, valves, and system tie-ins
Equipment setting/alignment and vendor interfaces
Balance-of-plant systems (water, air, fuel gas, auxiliary systems)
Coordinate with EPC/subcontractors on RFIs, installation constraints, and change requests
Support mechanical QA/QC and turnover readiness (flushing, hydrotests, punch lists)
Participate in walkdowns and readiness reviews to ensure system completion supports commissioning
Help drive accountability and ensure field execution matches design intent and project requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of mechanical engineering experience supporting industrial/power construction
Strong ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, vendor drawings, and installation specs
Proven ability to work directly with contractors and field teams to solve problems quickly
Strong communication skills and ownership mindset
Preferred
Gas-fired power plant or combined cycle experience
Rotating equipment systems familiarity
Nuclear experience (construction discipline, QA expectations, design review rigor)
Company
Fermi America
Fermi America builds energy and AI infrastructure to power next-gen data centers using nuclear, gas, solar, and grid-based solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$200MKey Investors
Macquarie Group
2025-10-01IPO
2025-08-29Private Equity· $100M
2025-08-29Debt Financing· $100M
Leadership Team
Mesut Uzman
Chief Nuclear Construction Officer
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