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CSA Project Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Richmond, VAFull-time$90–145K/yrPosted 4w agoStill listed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$90–145K/yr
Location
Richmond, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks a CSA Project Engineer to lead design and construction activities across civil, structural, and architectural disciplines, coordinating work packages, 3D models, and field verification while ensuring safety and compliance with engineering documentation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringConstruction Management3D ModelingQuality AssuranceProblem SolvingProject SchedulesIBC CodesAISC CodesACI CodesASCE CodesP&IDsIsometric DrawingsSafety PracticesTravel Flexibility

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering or Related Engineering DisciplineMinimum 5 Years Supporting Design Construction and Execution of Civil Structural Projects or Process SystemsWillingness to Travel or Work Nights Weekends on-Call OccasionallyDedication to Safety to Mitigate Industrial Hazards Including Heat Cold Noise Fumes Strong Magnets Lead High Voltage and Cryogenics

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as CSA Project Engineer Responsible for activities relating to design and construction engineering within the civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) discipline, but is also familiar with other construction disciplines. Duties include working with engineering teams in the planning, sequencing, assembling, and issuing of Construction Work Packages; development of installation specifications, 3D model coordination, interpreting design drawings and specifications, field verification of materials, monitoring construction progress, response to questions by constructors, providing direction in the field to ensure construction is in compliance with engineering documentation and developing turnover packages to commissioning.

What you'll do:

  • Collaborate with engineering to address constructability and design issues relating to civil, structural, and architectural scopes for process systems
  • Provide review and approval of external civil, structural, or architectural engineering documentation and specifications
  • Interface with outside engineering firms for CSA designs
  • Lead cross functional 3D model reviews to identify constructability, installation, and resolve interface issues
  • Identify the content of engineering document packages (Work Packages) required to support construction activities in the field
  • Plan, sequence, assemble, and issue Construction Work Packages
  • Partner with engineering teams responsible for process systems to facilitate efficient conversion of design deliverables into construction ready work
  • Oversee the maintenance of construction configuration management
  • Work with Contractor to support tracking, reporting, and forecasting activities in the field
  • Coordinate with the Procurement Organization for field procured materials, material substitution, services, and equipment
  • Review material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials
  • Coordinate the preparation of cost reports, forecasts, and progress reports
  • Coordinate with Field Supervision and Subcontractors to plan/support construction schedules
  • Recommend and implement procedures to ensure construction remains in compliance with the requirements of engineering and design
  • Ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials, and equipment
  • Support the construction quality program
  • Support problem solving in the field and serve as liaison between Construction and Engineering
  • Support development and implementation of the Request for Information (RFI)/Field Change Request (FCR) process between Construction and CFS engineering
  • Manage system turnover schedule with construction managing contractor
  • Develop turnover packages in accordance with defined system / sub-system breakdown
  • Track pending issues and actions impacting system turnover
  • Coordinate and facilitate system walkdowns
  • Review field generated inspection records for quality and completeness
  • Review field generated punch list items for quality and completeness and progress in project database
  • Support the implementation of the records retention and turnover plans

What we’re looking for:

  • BS in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years supporting design, construction, and execution of civil/structural projects or process systems with structural requirements
  • Demonstrated understanding of the engineering, design, and construction lifecycle for complex industrial facilities or process systems
  • Experience supporting civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) scopes, including structural steel, concrete, foundations, embeds, anchors, equipment supports, and building systems
  • Codes and standards with additional knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE
  • Ability to read and understand engineering documents issued for construction such as P&IDs and isometric drawings
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment

Bonus points for:

  • Codes and standards with additional knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE
  • Ability to read and understand engineering documents issued for construction such as P&IDs and isometric drawings
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment

Must-have Requirements:

  • Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
  • Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

#LI-Remote

At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

90000 - 145000 USD a year

Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:

  • Competitive compensation with equity
  • 13 Company-wide Holidays
  • Flexible vacation days
  • 10 sick days
  • Generous parental leave policy
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Team-building activities

How this job compares

Set against the 5,120 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$90–145K/yr
  • Virginia median$93–131K/yr128 salary ranges
  • US median$96–145K/yr2,708 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $118K, is 3% above the Virginia median midpoint ($114K) — in the middle half of Project Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 161 open Project Engineer jobs in Virginia and 5,120 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,950 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,204 of the 5,120 open Project Engineer jobs (63%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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