Procurement Engineer

Last Energy is a nuclear energy company that designs, builds, owns, and operates small modular reactors (SMRs) for industrial and commercial customers. The company's flagship product, the PWR-20, is a 20 MWe pressurized water reactor that is fully modular and factory-produced, enabling faster and more cost-effective deployment than traditional nuclear power plants. Last Energy serves as a behind-the-meter independent power producer, supplying reliable baseload electricity to energy-intensive industries including data centers, metals production, food and beverage, pulp and paper, chemicals, and cement manufacturing. The company's mission centers on making nuclear power radically simpler and more accessible by removing the burden of development, financing, and operations from customers through a power purchase agreement model. This approach aligns nuclear energy deployment with the urgent need for resilient, low-carbon power, particularly as demand from AI infrastructure and industrial growth accelerates. Last Energy's use of proven reactor technology combined with proprietary steel containment systems is designed to streamline licensing and reduce construction timelines. Last Energy represents a new generation of nuclear developers focused on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industrial sectors with firm, emissions-free power. By standardizing and modularizing the entire plant through factory manufacturing, the company aims to bring predictable costs and schedules to a sector historically challenged by both, positioning SMRs as a practical climate solution at commercial scale.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Support supplier research and selection by identifying potential vendors and evaluating their alignment with Last Energy’s quality and reliability standards

Assist in managing supplier contracts, tracking key dates, monitoring compliance, and helping to resolve issues as needed

Process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring they align with budget requirements and departmental needs

Maintain organized records of procurement activities, including purchase orders, contracts, and correspondence

Coordinate closely with engineering, R&D, and finance teams to understand procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of materials and services

Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes and documentation

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred

Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate across departments

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain principles is preferred

Prior internship or part-time experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain is preferred

Exposure to procurement software platforms or tools is preferred