Jobs · Design · Illinois

Mechanical Engineer - Mid, Senior & Principal Levels

Enercon Services, Inc. · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteDesign$90k/yrFull-time

About the role

Join ENERCON as a Mechanical Design or Mechanical Project Engineer. We are seeking talented Mechanical Engineers at all experience levels, from early-career professionals to principal engineers. Our career path offers multiple options, including mid-level, senior, and principal roles where you can lead and mentor others. We invest in employee development, providing training and tools for advancement in technical expertise, leadership, project management, or business development.

Available divisions include:

  • Nuclear Services Group (NSG)
  • ENERCON Federal Services (EFS)
  • Data Center Mission Critical (DCMC)
  • Energy Group (EG)

We offer full-time, part-time, and temporary roles. Whether you are starting your career or bring years of experience, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Responsibilities

A typical day may include working on a multi-discipline engineering team for major projects such as cooling water systems (pumps, motors, control systems, piping, heat exchangers) for existing or new power plants. Other responsibilities may involve leading simple design projects like valve replacements or writing engineering reports (e.g., 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 standards: Develop engineering documents in alignment with client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements.
  • Stay current with industry codes, standards, safety culture principles, and advanced design techniques, particularly in the nuclear sector.
  • Commit to excellence: Produce engineering deliverables that meet stringent quality assurance standards and exceed client expectations.
  • Build lasting client relationships through clear communication and professional interactions.
  • Collaborate across disciplines to ensure integrated and comprehensive designs.
  • Travel to plant sites for client interactions, on-site walkdowns, and evaluations of plant structures, systems, and components.

Requirements

This position covers a range of internal levels. Minimum qualifications for the mid-level position include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the design of mechanical systems.
  • Experience in one of the following industries is highly preferred: engineering/design services, power generation, nuclear power, heavy industrial (including chemical or pulp & paper), and government (DOE) projects.
  • Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work as an individual contributor and in teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Senior Engineers typically have 7 years of post-graduate experience, while Principal Engineers typically have 10 years of post-graduate experience. Some roles may require U.S. citizenship due to federal contract requirements.

Pay

Compensation range: USD $90,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 per year. 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.

Benefits

ENERCON offers a range of potential benefits, including those related to excellence, innovation, and growth. For more details, visit ENERCON’s benefits information page.

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