Mechanical Engineer - Early Career

Enercon Services, Inc.•Overland Park, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer at our company, you’ll be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team focused on evaluating and designing power systems for power-generating facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for early-career engineers (1–3 years of experience) who are eager to grow their skills, take on new challenges, and make a meaningful impact. In this role, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, gaining a deep understanding of how mechanical engineering integrates with electrical, civil, and other specialties. You’ll take ownership of your work by managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality with minimal oversight, while producing high-quality, error-free engineering documents that meet industry codes, standards, and client expectations. You’ll stay current with the latest industry standards and safety practices—especially those relevant to the nuclear sector—and apply that knowledge to deliver innovative, compliant solutions. Your work will directly support client needs and contribute to the success of complex engineering projects. You’ll also have the chance to build strong client relationships through clear communication and professional collaboration. Site visits will be part of your experience, allowing you to walk down plant systems and structures, interface with client personnel, and see your engineering solutions in action.

Requirements

Graduated with a bachelor's or master's in mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
Available to start within the next 1-2 months.
Demonstrated proficiency in the preparation of mechanical calculations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Word and Excel.
Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders at client sites.
Must be able to effectively navigate client sites to conduct walkdowns.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, ENERCON and client-specific background checks, and annual motor vehicle record (MVR) checks according to company and client policies.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience.
Thermal-hydraulic and design modification experiences preferred.
Knowledge of industry standards.
Willingness to participate in prototyping and testing.
Ability to create comprehensive design documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and design power systems for power-generating facilities.
Collaborate across disciplines (electrical, civil, etc.).
Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality with minimal oversight.
Produce high-quality, error-free engineering documents meeting industry codes, standards, and client expectations.
Stay current with industry standards and safety practices, especially for the nuclear sector.
Deliver innovative, compliant solutions.
Support client needs and contribute to complex engineering projects.
Build strong client relationships through clear communication and professional collaboration.
Conduct site visits to walk down plant systems and structures.
Interface with client personnel.
Work outside at client sites.
Travel for client and company projects and/or meetings.