Nuclear Engineer I

Location: Columbia, South Carolina, or Washington, DC, United States

Salary: $80,000 annually, paid bi-weekly, less applicable withholdings and deductions.

Company

hirify.global is an AI tech-enabled startup developing next-generation nuclear reactors through a fleet-scale, design-once, build-many approach.

What you will do

• Contribute to nuclear and conventional power facility engineering across mechanical, civil and structural, construction and project delivery, or nuclear licensing functions.
• Develop engineering calculations, equipment specifications, structural designs, construction documents, or regulatory analyses.
• Support design reviews, constructability studies, modularization, interdisciplinary coordination, and engineering-to-construction interfaces.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, constructors, licensing professionals, project leaders, and nuclear staff.
• Help address field changes, technical issues, regulatory questions, and requests for additional information.
• Support equipment installation, testing, startup, commissioning, turnover, and project closeout.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering Management, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Expected graduation between December 2026 and May 2027, with availability to begin full-time employment in Summer 2027.
• Strong engineering fundamentals, analytical and quantitative skills, and the ability to solve technical problems.
• Academic, internship, research, design-team, laboratory, construction, or project experience demonstrating technical curiosity and initiative.
• Clear written and verbal communication, attention to detail, engineering rigor, and the ability to work across disciplines.
• Interest in nuclear energy, large-scale infrastructure, advanced engineering, or complex technical systems, with a willingness to learn quickly and take ownership.

Culture & Benefits

• AI-first work environment using AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System to improve workflows, decisions, and execution.
• Culture built around transparency, responsibility, unity, scrappiness, tenacity, intellectual honesty, and accountability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous vacation policy and holidays.