Mechanical Design Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

ENERCON is seeking Mechanical Design Engineers to join its Nuclear Design Group. The role supports projects ranging from major power plant modifications to smaller design initiatives. Work may include contributing to multidisciplinary engineering teams on cooling water systems, including pumps, motors, control systems, piping, and heat exchangers, or leading valve replacement projects, evaluating equipment options, and preparing technical reports such as corrosion studies and equipment evaluations. The position requires producing high-quality engineering deliverables that meet client, company, industry, and regulatory requirements. It also involves collaboration across disciplines, communication with clients, and travel to plant sites for walkdowns and evaluations of structures, systems, and components. The career path offers opportunities for technical expertise, people leadership, project management, or business development. Approximate travel is 10% as needed. Roles are offered in locations across the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
At least 3 years of experience designing mechanical systems.
Experience with power generation, nuclear power, or government (DOE) projects, directly or through an engineering/design consulting firm.
Good writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work 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.
Ability to travel approximately 10% as needed.
Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate drawings, sketches, calculations, and analyses that meet industry codes, standards, regulations, and client needs.
Develop engineering documents according to client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements, established procedures, processes, and project directives.
Maintain knowledge of industry codes, standards, safety culture principles, and design techniques relevant to the nuclear sector.
Produce quality-assured engineering deliverables that align with project scopes and client expectations.
Build client relationships through clear communication, professional interactions, and delivery of engineering solutions.
Collaborate with other disciplines to develop comprehensive, integrated designs.
Travel to plant sites to meet client personnel, conduct on-site walkdowns, and evaluate plant structures, systems, and components.
Support power plant modification and design projects involving mechanical systems such as cooling water systems, pumps, motors, control systems, piping, heat exchangers, and valves.
Evaluate equipment options and prepare technical reports, including corrosion studies and equipment evaluations.