AECOM · Knoxville, TN

Fusion Power Opportunities - Knoxville - TN - Engineering & Design at AECOM — Knoxville, TN

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AECOM is hiring in Knoxville, Tennessee for first-of-a-kind program with partners advancing innovative stellarator fusion technology to the world.

AECOM's broad technical capabilities, global footprint and experience in executing large scale projects uniquely position us to lead in traditional steam, thermal power generation and advanced nuclear technologies.

We are looking to connect with individuals with experience in Heavy Industrial or Power Generation with technical backgrounds and skills in the following:

  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Piping Designers (CAD)
  • Structural Engineers
  • Structural Designers (CAD)
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Electrical Designers (CAD)
  • Instrumentation & Controls Engineers
  • Project Controls and Scheduling

If you're interested in fusion technology, living in or interested to move to the Knoxville area, respond to this posting and our recruiting team will be in touch about potential opportunities. We anticipate hiring start in Q4 2026 and Q1 2027.

Minimum Requirements:

All rolls will require an in-person presence a few days a week in Knoxville, TN.

Engineering Team

Bachelor's Degree in Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, or Instrumentation & Controls Engineering with at least 6 years of experience in Heavy Industrial and/or power generation markets.

Design Team

Piping, Structural, Electrical Designers (CAD)

HS + 6 years of relevant experience or AA/AS (US) + 4 years of relevant experience in Heavy Industrial and/or power generation design.

Expert level proficiency with AutoCad, Revit

Project Team:

Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of experience in Project Controls and Scheduling for large-scale projects in heavy industrial and/or power generation.

Preferred Qualifications

For leadership roles 12 years of experience.

Professional Engineering License

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Sponsorship is not available, now or in the future.
  • Offered rates of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work locations.

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