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Field Engineer (New Grad)

General Matter

Paducah, KY

Full Time

Posted November 2, 2026

$96k - $107k

Nuclear Energy

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 3, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

As a Construction Field Engineer at General Matter, you'll be on the ground in Paducah from the first months of construction on our flagship uranium enrichment facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Construction, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management, completed by [Month 2027]
Evidence of exceptional ability (construction internships or co-ops, engineering competition teams, hands-on projects, completed builds, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Ability to work outdoors on an active construction site in all weather conditions, including walking uneven terrain, climbing ladders and stairs, and wearing required PPE
Valid driver's license
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and access authorization
Construction internship or co-op experience, especially on industrial, power generation, data center, semiconductor, or other mission-critical projects
EIT certification or a passing score on the FE exam
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, or Primavera P6
Exposure to nuclear, DOE, or NQA-1 quality programs
Leadership on an engineering competition team (ASCE Concrete Canoe, Steel Bridge, Solar Decathlon, etc.) or in a student organization
Military service, trades experience, or other hands-on leadership experience
Bias toward action and comfort making decisions with incomplete information in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
Interest in building a long-term career on a single flagship project rather than moving from job to job
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Benefits & Perks

The base salary range for this role is $96,000-$107,000 annually.
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.