Director of Plant Design and Construction Engineering

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 working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. 

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private 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 Director of Plant Design and Construction Engineering

CFS is designing SPARC, a tokamak able to achieve net energy plasmas. SPARC includes HTS and copper magnets, thermal shields, vessels and plasma facing components, all subject to large operational loads (thermal, electromagnetic, etc) and competing for space. As the Director of Plant Design and Construction Engineering, you will manage the engineering staff responsible for designing and constructing SPARC and future power plants.

• Lead the CFS Plant Design and Construction Engineering team
• Hire and develop outstanding plant design and construction engineers
• Work cross functionally with project leaders to understand their process system needs
• Plan, organize and manage the work of the team accordingly
• Create metrics, and delivery goals for the team
• Establish best practices, workflows and standards for the domains within plant design and construction engineering (plant system design and layout, 2D and 3D modeling, translation to construction work products, etc.)
• Set clear design and construction standards and ensure they are aligned with project needs
• Ensure that released P&IDs, drawings, models and construction work packages are correct and of high quality
• Drive team to meet needed deadlines
• Provide guidance and direction to the team to ensure operational and technical excellence
• Work with the other engineering team leaders to resolve technical issues
• Drive continuous improvement across the plant design and construction
• engineering domains
• Review and provide input on execution partner selection for new projects (Architect/Engineer, Construction Management Companies, etc.)
• Develop and maintain corporate staffing curve across all CFS projects for plant design and construction
• Work with other discipline directors to ensure efficient and effective interfaces and workflows

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Mechanical Engineering (or similar engineering discipline)
• 15+ years of experience in the design and construction of process plants
• Experience with designing and constructing plant and process systems through the use of P&IDs as well as 3D modeling software
• 10+ years of supervisory experience with at least 10 individuals
• Experience designing, constructing and operating plants with complex process systems with extreme and/or hazardous conditions
• Ability to develop and manage design procedures
• Familiarity with codes including ASME B31.1, B31.3 and BPVC Section VIII Div. 1
• Experience with CAD design tools such as: AVEVA, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, etc.
• Ability to clearly express and critique ideas
• Attention to detail
• Emphasis on elegance and simplicity over complexity
• Drive towards commercially viable solutions
• Values that align with our company’s values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique
• Experience working with construction management companies and subcontractors on large scale industrial facilities
• Experience with construction change control methods
• Experience managing non-centralized teams with multiple geographic work areas

• Experience with AVEVA software

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

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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.