Director of Plant Design and Construction Engineering
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Job Location:
Devens, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 were designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised nearly $3 billion in capital making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.
Now were looking for more thinkers doers builders and makers to join us. People wholl bring new perspectives solve tough problems and thrive as part of a team.
If thats 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.
What youll do:
- 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
What were looking for:
- Bachelors 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 companys 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
Bonus points for:
- Experience with AVEVA software
Must-have Requirements:
- 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
$170000 - $250000 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
12.5 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
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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 were 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.
Required Experience:
Director
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