Mechanical Design Engineer - Mid, Senior & Principal

About the role

Become a part of ENERCON as a Mechanical Design Engineer. We are seeking talented Mechanical Engineers to join our Nuclear Design Group. Our Mechanical Engineer career path has many options. You can bring your experience to our mid-level and senior roles, or step into a principal engineer position where you’ll lead and mentor others. We continually invest in our employees and provide training and tools for advancement, development, and career progression—whether you prefer a path to become a subject matter or technical expert, a people leader, a project manager, or a leader in business development.

We are currently hiring for full-time roles in the following locations:

• Glendale, AZ
• San Luis Obispo, CA
• Kennewick, WA
• Chattanooga, TN
• Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta)
• Naperville, IL (Suburb of Chicago)
• Overland Park, KS
• Ft Worth, TX
• Baton Rouge, LA
• Charlotte, NC
• Huntsville, AL
• Oak Ridge, TN
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Birmingham, AL
• Aiken, SC

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of projects ranging from major power plant modifications to smaller design initiatives.
• Work as part of a multi‑discipline engineering team on cooling water systems, including pumps, motors, control systems, piping, and heat exchangers for existing or new power plants.
• Lead valve replacement projects, evaluate equipment options, or prepare technical reports such as corrosion studies or evaluations of equipment options.
• Prepare accurate and error‑free drawings, sketches, calculations, and analyses that meet industry codes, standards, and regulations, ensuring client needs are met with precision.
• Develop engineering documents in alignment with client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements while following established procedures, processes, and project directives.
• Keep your knowledge sharp and current with industry codes, standards, safety culture principles, and advanced design techniques tailored to the nuclear sector.
• Produce engineering deliverables that meet stringent quality assurance standards, aligning with project scopes and exceeding client expectations.
• Establish trust and rapport with clients through clear communication, professional interactions, and the delivery of exceptional engineering solutions.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure designs are comprehensive, integrated, and consider the needs of all disciplines involved.
• Travel to plant sites to connect with client personnel, conduct on‑site walkdowns, and evaluate plant structures, systems, and components firsthand to inform project work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with design of mechanical systems.
• Experience in power generation, nuclear power, or government (DOE) projects, either directly or with an engineering/design consulting firm.
• Good writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.

Requirements

• Due to Federal Contract Requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• Approximate travel of 10% as needed.