Mechanical Design Engineer - Mid, Senior & Principal

About the role

Join ENERCON’s Nuclear Design Group as a Mechanical Design Engineer. We offer multiple career paths—mid-level, senior, and principal roles—with training and tools for advancement into subject-matter expertise, technical leadership, project management, or business development. Full-time positions are available in:

• 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 projects ranging from major power-plant modifications to smaller design initiatives, including cooling-water systems (pumps, motors, control systems, piping, heat exchangers), valve replacements, equipment evaluations, and technical reports such as corrosion studies.
• Prepare accurate, error-free drawings, sketches, calculations, and analyses that meet industry codes, standards, and regulations.
• Develop engineering documents in alignment with client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of nuclear-sector codes, standards, safety culture principles, and advanced design techniques.
• Produce deliverables that meet stringent quality-assurance standards and exceed client expectations.
• Build client relationships through clear communication and professional interactions.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to ensure integrated designs.
• Travel to plant sites for walkdowns and evaluations of structures, systems, and components.

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.
• Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• U.S. citizenship due to federal contract requirements.

Benefits

ENERCON offers a comprehensive benefits package. Eligible employees may receive health, retirement, and other rewards tied to excellence, innovation, and career growth.

Pay

The compensation range is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined by job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity, and aligns with applicable pay-transparency requirements.