Mechanical Engineer - Mid, Senior & Principal Levels

Become a part of 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 Mechanical Engineer career path offers many 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—whether you aim to become a subject matter expert, people leader, project manager, or business development leader. We offer full-time, part-time, and temporary roles.

You could work in one of these divisions:

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

Responsibilities

A typical day may include being part of 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 days may involve leading simple design projects like valve replacements or writing engineering reports (e.g., corrosion studies or equipment evaluations). You will also:

• Deliver High-Quality Engineering Documents: Prepare accurate and error-free drawings, sketches, calculations, and analyses that meet industry codes, standards, and regulations, ensuring client needs are met with precision.
• Adhere to Standards: Develop engineering documents in alignment with client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements while following established procedures, processes, and project directives.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep your knowledge sharp and current with industry codes, standards, safety culture principles, and advanced design techniques tailored to the nuclear sector.
• Commit to Excellence: Produce engineering deliverables that meet stringent quality assurance standards, aligning with project scopes and exceeding client expectations.
• Build Lasting Client Relationships: Establish trust and rapport with clients through clear communication, professional interactions, and the delivery of exceptional engineering solutions.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with other teams to ensure designs are comprehensive, integrated, and consider the needs of all disciplines involved.
• Get Hands-On in the Field: 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.

Requirements

This position covers a range of internal levels. Minimum qualifications for our mid-level position are shown below:

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

Some roles may involve work on federal contracts that require U.S. citizenship. For those positions, only applicants who can confirm their status as U.S. citizens will be considered.

Senior Engineers typically have 7 years of post-graduate experience in a related role. Principal Engineers typically have 10 years of post-graduate experience in a related role.

If you do not yet have 3 years of experience, we will transfer your information to our early talent team.

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. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. 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.