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Tennessee's energy sector spans coal, natural gas, nuclear, and a rapidly expanding renewables market, with major employers like TVA, Duke Energy, and Clearway Energy operating across Knoxville, Nashville, and Chattanooga. Companies in this sector regularly sponsor Green Card petitions for engineers, project managers, and operations specialists, making Tennessee a strong destination for international energy professionals pursuing permanent residence.
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Requisition ID: 180217
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department: Quality
Market: Nuclear
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. As a Sr Quality Engineer, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that the quality program is implemented throughout the project. You will assist in coordinating the Project Quality Plan activities associated with one or functions in engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and operations of this construction project for the US Navy Spent Fuel Handling Project and/or Oklo-Aurora.
District Overview
Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.
Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools, and safety programs available.
We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.
On our team, you will have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.
Location
Corpus Christi, TX or Oak Ridge, TN. This position may be located on an active construction site. This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a high level of understanding of company standards and guidelines.
- Provide update to employees on client critique results.
- Initiate, Implement, and close Corrective Action Reports.
- Facilitate Root/Apparent Cause Analysis.
- Plan and perform quality assessments.
- Maintain a solid knowledge base of District Quality Manuals and project requirements.
- Identify potential quality incidents before they arise.
- Participate in all project activities and provide input/feedback as it relates to quality assurance.
- Help in the planning of, and participates in, internal quality audits/surveillances. Conduct reviews of required documents and support materials, interviews staff, and administers online audit questions to assess compliance with documented procedures.
- Provide administrative support for audits, other Quality Department programs and initiatives, and Monthly Operations Reviews.
- Facilitate quality presentations.
- Disseminate quality information, presenting information at department discipline meetings, etc.
- Mentor Project Staff and promote a culture of Quality.
- Draft and maintain a Project Quality documents for any given project including the Quality activities required on a project and associated metrics. Collect and sort quality data and perform statistical analysis to enable proactive solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline field is highly desirable; applicable field experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
- 7-10+ years of quality or related experience is ideal.
- 1-year nuclear experience is required.
- Working knowledge for the implementation of Commercial Grade Dedication for materials, equipment, and services.
- Knowledge of industry standards of quality, such as NQA-1, ISO-9001, Six Sigma, and/or US NRC Reg Guides is preferred.
- Proficient in various problem solving and causal analysis techniques.
- Working knowledge of quality control procedures relating to construction activities is preferred.
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments.
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance.
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Requisition ID: 180217
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department: Quality
Market: Nuclear
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. As a Sr Quality Engineer, you will report directly to the Quality Manager, and will administer the Project Quality Plan. In this role, you will be responsible for assuring that the quality program is implemented throughout the project. You will assist in coordinating the Project Quality Plan activities associated with one or functions in engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and operations of this construction project for the US Navy Spent Fuel Handling Project and/or Oklo-Aurora.
District Overview
Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.
Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools, and safety programs available.
We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.
On our team, you will have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.
Location
Corpus Christi, TX or Oak Ridge, TN. This position may be located on an active construction site. This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a high level of understanding of company standards and guidelines.
- Provide update to employees on client critique results.
- Initiate, Implement, and close Corrective Action Reports.
- Facilitate Root/Apparent Cause Analysis.
- Plan and perform quality assessments.
- Maintain a solid knowledge base of District Quality Manuals and project requirements.
- Identify potential quality incidents before they arise.
- Participate in all project activities and provide input/feedback as it relates to quality assurance.
- Help in the planning of, and participates in, internal quality audits/surveillances. Conduct reviews of required documents and support materials, interviews staff, and administers online audit questions to assess compliance with documented procedures.
- Provide administrative support for audits, other Quality Department programs and initiatives, and Monthly Operations Reviews.
- Facilitate quality presentations.
- Disseminate quality information, presenting information at department discipline meetings, etc.
- Mentor Project Staff and promote a culture of Quality.
- Draft and maintain a Project Quality documents for any given project including the Quality activities required on a project and associated metrics. Collect and sort quality data and perform statistical analysis to enable proactive solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline field is highly desirable; applicable field experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
- 7-10+ years of quality or related experience is ideal.
- 1-year nuclear experience is required.
- Working knowledge for the implementation of Commercial Grade Dedication for materials, equipment, and services.
- Knowledge of industry standards of quality, such as NQA-1, ISO-9001, Six Sigma, and/or US NRC Reg Guides is preferred.
- Proficient in various problem solving and causal analysis techniques.
- Working knowledge of quality control procedures relating to construction activities is preferred.
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments.
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance.
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Which energy companies sponsor Green Card visas in Tennessee?
The Tennessee Valley Authority is among the most prominent sponsors, given its scale across generation, transmission, and grid operations. Duke Energy and Clearway Energy also have Tennessee operations with documented sponsorship histories. Smaller independent power producers and engineering contractors supporting nuclear facilities like Watts Bar and Sequoyah have sponsored Green Cards for specialized roles where domestic talent is limited.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most energy Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Knoxville sees the highest concentration of energy sponsorship activity, driven by proximity to Oak Ridge National Laboratory and multiple TVA facilities. Nashville is a growing hub for energy corporate functions, project development, and renewables companies expanding into the Southeast. Chattanooga has attracted grid modernization and clean energy investment, and the Tri-Cities region near Kingsport supports nuclear and industrial energy operations.
What types of energy roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Tennessee?
Roles requiring specialized technical degrees in electrical, mechanical, or nuclear engineering are the most common Green Card candidates. Power systems engineers, grid operations specialists, nuclear reactor operators with advanced credentials, and environmental compliance engineers frequently appear in sponsorship filings. Project managers overseeing large generation or transmission infrastructure also qualify, particularly where the position requires a specific technical degree field rather than general management experience.
How do I find energy Green Card sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and state, so you can search directly for energy roles in Tennessee where employers are open to Green Card sponsorship. This saves time compared to sifting through general listings where sponsorship status is unclear. Migrate Mate focuses on international candidates, so the employers listed have a demonstrated history of or openness to sponsoring work visas and permanent residence petitions.
Are there any Tennessee-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in the energy sector?
Tennessee's energy grid is heavily regulated through TVA's federal oversight structure, which affects how sponsorship is handled at federally affiliated employers compared to private companies. Nuclear facilities in the state require security clearances for certain roles, and non-U.S. citizens face restrictions on clearance eligibility, which can limit sponsorship options in those specific positions. Outside of cleared roles, private-sector energy employers in Tennessee follow standard PERM and EB sponsorship procedures without state-specific restrictions.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card energy jobs in Tennessee?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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