Mechanical Design Engineer - Senior & Principal
About the role
Join ENERCON's Nuclear Design Group as a Mechanical Design Engineer. The career path offers progression to senior and principal engineer roles with opportunities to lead, mentor, or advance as a technical expert, people leader, project manager, or business development leader. Full-time positions 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
- Charlotte, NC
- Huntsville, AL
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- Birmingham, AL
- Aiken, SC
- King of Prussia, PA
Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Approximate travel of 10% as needed for plant site walkdowns and client meetings.
Responsibilities
- Support projects ranging 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, error-free drawings, sketches, calculations, and analyses meeting industry codes, standards, and regulations
- Adhere to standards: develop engineering documents aligned with client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements following established procedures and project directives
- Stay current with industry codes, standards, safety culture principles, and advanced design techniques tailored to the nuclear sector
- Commit to excellence: produce deliverables meeting stringent quality assurance standards aligned with project scopes
- Build lasting client relationships through clear communication, professional interactions, and exceptional engineering solutions
- Collaborate across disciplines to ensure comprehensive, integrated designs
- Travel to plant sites for on-site walkdowns and evaluation of plant structures, systems, and components
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
- Senior Level: Minimum 6 years of experience with design of mechanical systems
- Principal: Minimum 10 years of experience with design of mechanical systems
- Experience in power generation, nuclear power, or government (DOE) projects directly or with an engineering/design consulting firm
- Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to work as an individual contributor and effectively in teams
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- US Citizenship required due to Federal Contract Requirements
Pay
Compensation range: USD $107,200.00 – USD $204,000.00 per year. Actual compensation determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity. Compensation aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements.
Benefits
ENERCON offers a benefits package; details available via the company benefits link. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.
Additional requirements
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship
- ENERCON may use AI or automated tools to assist with application review and communication; all final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers
- To request an accommodation or opt out of automated review/communication, email recruiting@enercon.com before applying (opting out will not negatively impact candidacy)