Mechanical Design Engineer - Senior & Principal

Enercon Services, Inc. • Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

ENERCON is hiring Senior- and Principal-level Mechanical Design Engineers for its Nuclear Design Group. The role supports projects ranging from major power plant modifications to smaller design initiatives. Work may include multidisciplinary engineering for cooling water systems and projects involving pumps, motors, control systems, piping, and heat exchangers, as well as leading valve replacement projects, evaluating equipment options, and preparing technical reports. The role offers career paths toward technical expertise, people leadership, project management, or business development, with training and tools for employee development and advancement.

The position involves preparing accurate engineering drawings, sketches, calculations, analyses, and other deliverables that meet client, company, industry, and regulatory requirements. Engineers collaborate across disciplines, communicate with clients, maintain knowledge of nuclear-sector codes and standards, and travel to plant sites for walkdowns and evaluations. Approximate travel is 10% as needed. Full-time roles are offered in multiple U.S. locations; some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Senior level: at least 6 years of experience designing mechanical systems.
• Principal level: at least 10 years of experience designing mechanical systems.
• Experience in power generation, nuclear power, or government (DOE) projects, either directly or through an engineering/design consulting firm.
• Good writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as an individual contributor and effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to Federal Contract Requirements.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews in accordance with company and client policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate drawings, sketches, calculations, analyses, and other engineering documents that meet industry codes, standards, regulations, and client needs.
• Develop engineering documents in accordance with client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements, established procedures, processes, and project directives.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry codes, standards, safety culture principles, and design techniques relevant to the nuclear sector.
• Produce engineering deliverables that meet quality assurance standards and project scopes while meeting client expectations.
• Build client trust through clear communication, professional interactions, and delivery of engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to develop comprehensive, integrated designs that account for involved disciplines’ needs.
• Travel to plant sites to communicate with client personnel, conduct on-site walkdowns, and evaluate plant structures, systems, and components.
• Support projects involving power plant modifications and design initiatives, including cooling water systems, equipment evaluations, valve replacements, and technical reports.
• At the Principal level, lead and mentor others.

Benefits

• The company describes offering rewarding careers and providing training and tools for advancement, development, and career progression. Potential benefits are referenced, but details are not provided in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior