Construction Field Engineer​/Construction Supervisor

Position: Construction Field Engineer / Construction Supervisor
Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Construction Field Engineer / Construction Supervisor to join our team.

Position Description

Oklo is seeking a Construction Field Engineer / Construction Supervisor to support onsite execution of first-of-a-kind advanced nuclear and infrastructure projects, including Aurora at INL, the Meitner facility, and other projects as assigned. This role is field-forward and execution-driven, providing direct support to the Oklo CPM and broader project team across construction planning, field oversight, technical administration, and turnover.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on construction experience, comfort operating in regulated and high-consequence environments, and the ability to bridge engineering, quality, safety, and craft execution. This role is critical to ensuring construction activities are executed safely, compliantly, and in alignment with design, quality, and schedule objectives.

This is an on-site position in Idaho Falls, .

Specific responsibilities may include:

Field Execution & Construction Oversight

* Support daily field execution activities across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty subcontract scopes

* Perform construction supervision, field inspections, and oversight to verify work is executed in accordance with drawings, specifications, codes, and approved procedures

* Support receipt inspection of materials and equipment, verifying compliance with procurement requirements, certifications, and quality documentation

* Assist with site logistics planning, laydown coordination, access control, and work sequencing

* Coordinate onsite activities between subcontractors, Oklo CPM, engineering, quality, safety, and operations

* Monitor construction progress, identify field constraints, and proactively escalate issues impacting safety, quality, cost, or schedule

* Support verification of material traceability, storage requirements, and preservation controls in accordance with quality requirements

* Assist with work package readiness, including verification of approved drawings, permits, inspections, and prerequisite work

* Support field walkdowns, pre-task planning, daily coordination meetings, and shift turnovers

* Assist with resolution of field-generated issues, including constructability concerns, access constraints, and sequencing conflicts

* Support site housekeeping, work area control, and compliance with site-specific safety and security requirements

Construction Administration & Technical Support

* Support design and construction document control, including:

* Requests for Information (RFIs)

* Submittals and shop drawings

* Construction tracking logs (RFIs, submittals, NCRs, punchlist, inspections)

* Assist with constructability reviews and design reviews in coordination with engineering and quality teams

* Support development, implementation, and execution of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)

* Coordinate and participate in inspections with Quality Assurance, third-party inspectors, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representatives as required

Quality, Safety & Compliance

* Support implementation of Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS), Conduct of Construction, and site-specific safety requirements

* Verify work is performed in compliance with applicable codes, standards, permits, and regulatory requirements

* Assist with identification, documentation, and resolution of quality issues and nonconformances

* Promote a strong safety culture through field presence, engagement, and adherence to approved work practices

Turnover, Testing & Closeout

* Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities for completed systems and structures

* Assist with compilation, review, and validation of turnover documentation packages

* Track punchlist completion and support readiness for beneficial use and operational handover

* Coordinate with engineering, quality, and operations to ensure acceptance criteria are met

General Project Support

* Provide direct support to the Oklo CPM with planning, reporting, and administrative tasks as required

* Support schedule updates through field input and progress verification

* Assist with cost awareness, change identification, and field-driven issue resolution

* Participate in continuous improvement of construction processes, field workflows, and documentation standards

Minimum Qualifications:

* 8+ years of construction experience across heavy civil, infrastructure, industrial, or mission-critical facilities

* Experience supporting construction activities in regulated or high-consequence environments (DOE, nuclear, aerospace, industrial, or similar)

* Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, means and methods

* Experience with RFIs, submittals, inspections, ITPs, and turnover documentation

* Proven ability to coordinate field activities across multiple disciplines and stakeholders

* OSHA 30 required; additional safety and quality certifications a plus

* Must be based in or relocate to work onsite…