Mechanical Design Engineer - Mid, Senior & Principal

Become a part of ENERCON’s Nuclear Design Group as a Mechanical Design Engineer. Our career path offers multiple advancement opportunities—whether you aim to become a subject-matter expert, technical leader, project manager, or business-development leader. We invest in training and tools to support your growth and progression.

Full-time roles are available 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
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Birmingham, AL
• Aiken, SC

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of projects, from major power-plant modifications to smaller design initiatives.
• Work on multi-discipline engineering teams for 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, and prepare technical reports such as corrosion studies or equipment evaluations.
• Deliver high-quality engineering documents: prepare accurate drawings, sketches, calculations, and analyses that meet industry codes, standards, and regulations.
• Adhere to client, ENERCON, and regulatory standards while following established procedures and project directives.
• Stay 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.
• Build lasting client relationships through clear communication, professional interactions, and exceptional engineering solutions.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure designs are comprehensive, integrated, and consider the needs of all stakeholders.
• Travel to plant sites to conduct on-site walkdowns, evaluate plant structures, systems, and components, and connect with client personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing mechanical systems in power generation, nuclear power, or government (DOE) projects, either directly or with an engineering/design consulting firm.
• Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor and in teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Due to federal contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Benefits

ENERCON offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support career growth, innovation, and work-life balance. Eligible employees may receive a range of benefits tailored to their role and employment status.

Pay

The compensation range is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity. Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states, with compensation aligned to applicable pay-transparency requirements.