Sr. Engineer - Nuclear Power Engineer, Plant

About the role

Join ENTRUST's Power Generation group as a full-time Senior Nuclear Power Engineer – Plant focused on supporting plant engineering activities for nuclear power plants. This position offers remote and hybrid schedule options with minimal travel required. As a key member of the Power Plant Engineering Team, you will serve as the subject matter expert and company resource for nuclear plant consulting projects, mentor younger team members, and drive technical excellence across the team. You will also assist management with business opportunities, conferences, and training sessions, and interface with industry organizations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and lead client meetings, demonstrating technical expertise in power plant engineering.
• Execute projects independently, applying deep knowledge of nuclear plant systems and processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence within the team.
• Support business development initiatives, including conferences and training sessions.
• Interface with industry organizations to expand company influence and opportunities.
• Travel up to 10-15% for site visits, client meetings, and conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering.
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in power generation engineering at OEMs and/or utilities.
• 5+ years in comparable nuclear industry positions, such as Turbine Engineer, System Engineer, Design Engineer, Equipment/Plant Subject Matter Expert, or Senior Reactor Operator.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering calculations, assessments, and analyses.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% to support projects and business development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering licensure and/or advanced degree.
• Vibration analysis capabilities or certification.
• Familiarity with nuclear plant administrative processes.
• Familiarity with nuclear modification and design processes.
• TapRooT root cause analysis qualification.
• Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) certification.
• Expertise in the following systems and areas:
  • EHC Systems
  • LO Systems
  • Plant Performance Assessments
  • MSRs
  • Feedwater Heating
  • Pumps
  • Generator Auxiliaries
  • Major Turbine Valves
  • Main Condensers
  • Heat Exchangers

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement program with company match.
• Career development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedule (remote and hybrid options).