Job Details

Are you ready to make a measurable impact on the future of nuclear energy? ENERCON is seeking a Project Engineer to support Power Uprate initiatives within our Nuclear Services Group. This is a high-visibility role where your work will directly contribute to increasing reactor output and optimizing performance at nuclear facilities across the country.

As a Project Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of planning and executing complex engineering tasks that drive energy efficiency and reliability. You'll collaborate with industry-leading technical experts, seasoned project managers, and client stakeholders to deliver solutions that are safe, cost-effective, and regulatory-compliant.

This role offers flexibility in the following locations:

• Birmingham, AL
• San Luis Obispo, CA
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Kennesaw, GA
• Naperville, IL
• Overland Park, KS
• Baton Rouge, LA
• King of Prussia, PA
• Chattanooga, TN
• Fort Worth, TX
• Remote will be considered for candidates with 10+ years in nuclear design

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic discussions, align your team to ensure quality and deadlines are met, while keeping clients informed and engaged.
• Dive into problem-solving, manage budgets, refine proposals, and identify new opportunities – all while motivating your team to turn every challenge into a win.
• Strategic Impact: Power uprates are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of U.S. energy policy, driven by recently passed legislation aimed at accelerating clean energy deployment.
• Career Springboard: With the U.S. targeting a fourfold increase in nuclear capacity, this role positions you to transition seamlessly into future projects, giving you a front-row seat to the next generation of nuclear development.
• Mentorship & Growth: Work alongside senior subject matter experts (SMEs) who will provide hands-on mentorship and help you develop into a future power uprate specialist.
• Leadership Pathways: This role is designed to groom engineers for leadership—whether you choose to specialize technically, lead teams, or guide future uprate studies and modifications.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values innovation, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Leadership & Coordination: Provide interdisciplinary coordination for design engineering projects and serve as a technical leader to ensure the project solution and quality goals are met.
• Project Management Excellence: Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to established schedule and within budget.
• Strategic Growth & Innovation: Work with technical staff to develop winning, highly technical engineering proposals.

Qualifications

• Design Engineering experience with the modification and implementation process, calculations, specifications, etc. in power facilities
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in the nuclear, power, or industrial industries as an Engineer or Project Manager
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering (or related) OR PMP Certification and 10 years' applicable experience
• PE license strongly preferred
• Ability to understand and work with budget and accounting processes
• Excellent organizational, time management, strategic planning, writing, communication, decision-making, and presentation skills
• Effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to work across disciplines and teams
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to gain and maintain unescorted access at nuclear sites
• Ability to travel between 10-15% of the time; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks

What We Offer

• Enjoy full benefits for you and your dependents starting day one, no waiting period
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and alternative schedules
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Engineer (PE) license support and incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer

ENERCON does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.