Project Controls Specialist (Nuclear) - REMOTE WORK
- Salary
- $150K–$200KUSD per year
- Hiring from
- United States
- Work type
- Remote
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Job Title:
Project Controls Specialist (Nuclear)
Location:
Remote (U.S. based)
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Job Description:
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support the Nuclear Energy Program in a REMOTE WORK role. The Project Controls Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and completion of projects during the project management lifecycle. The Project Controls group works directly with project teams providing the project controls expertise and assistance needed to flawlessly execute projects bringing them in on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of integrity and compliance with company and industry standards. This role is anticipated to include approximately 25% travel to client sites as needed.
This role provides support for the management and tracking of resource assignments, project execution requirements, reporting, and compliance with company standards, and procedures.
Essential Functions
- Assist with the development and management of cost control systems to provide project and company management with accurate financial information.
- Facilitates the development of the work breakdown structure (WBS)
- Implement and maintain an Earned Value Management System on projects.
- Analyze cost and schedule performance indicators
- Support and coordinate project management through analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Coordinate and support development of project resource schedules to conform to project requirements
- Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that project monitoring and reporting reflects the latest status of projects
- Coordinate and compile input from team members and various project reporting to establish appropriate project plans, checkpoints and processes to meet project milestones, financial metrics, and requirements
- Assist management in the execution of internal OPMS program to ensure first time quality in project management
Other Duties
Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
Work from home, with approximately 25% travel to client sites as needed.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- Associates degree in relevant field or equivalent job experience required, Bachelor’s degree a plus
- 10+ years of Project Controls experience, preferably in Nuclear Engineering or Construction
- Advanced computer skills for Microsoft Office suite.
- Proficient with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Proficient with Power BI
- Proficient in Cost and Schedule Management principles.
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems
- Ability to communicate effectively with people individually and in groups, including external partners and internal team members
- Ability to work independently and contribute administrative support to teams
- Strong organizational skills with proven experience prioritizing work and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMI certification or knowledge of Project Management