Engineer V Civil/Structural - Nuclear

Zachry Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Engineer V for a direct hire position at their locations in Stonington, CT, or Charlotte, NC. This in-office role requires extensive experience in nuclear power plant engineering, including systems, components, and structures. The ideal candidate will manage design projects, coordinate with teams, and provide mentoring. Candidates must hold a BS degree and have at least 20 years of related experience, with a focus on nuclear industry standards and practices. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in applicable degree from an ABET accredited engineering program required.
• Minimum of 20 years of related experience with 10 years in nuclear commercial power plants.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades.
• Manage project budget, scope, schedule, and quality with minimal guidance.
• Coordinate with multiple design disciplines and provide mentoring to junior engineers.

Job description

Job Description

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. (ZNE) is currently seeking an Engineer V for a direct hire position in our Stonington, CT or Charlotte, NC office. Openings are available for civil/structural, electrical, I&C and mechanical engineering. This is an in‑office position and is not remote.

Position Synopsis

Individual will be relied upon to perform a variety of engineering and design activities involving power plant upgrades and/or new power plant projects. The individual should have extensive experience with power plant systems, components, and structures related to their engineering discipline. The individual will be responsible for planning, organizing, and preparing modifications and shall be capable of independently evaluating, selecting, and using standards, techniques, procedures and criteria for technical projects. The individual must be familiar with codes and standards applicable to the nuclear power industry as well as possess a working knowledge of applicable NRC regulations.

Typical activities include developing specifications and/or modification packages, defining design scope, developing design criteria documents, identifying and selecting equipment and instruments, and developing system functionality.

The position includes managing budget, scope, schedule and quality associated with the designated work assignment with minimal guidance and technical oversight. It requires devising new approaches to technical problems with a broad knowledge of precedents in the industry, interfacing and coordinating with multiple design disciplines as well as with the customer’s representatives. The individual must be able to work on project teams with other engineers to evaluate conditions as well as proposed modifications which will improve plant performance, safety and reliability. The individual must have experience in reviewing and checking designs, drawings and data prepared by other engineers. Managing project teams as well as providing mentoring oversight to entry level and junior engineers will be required.

Qualifications

• Education Required (minimum): BS (in applicable degree for discipline position) from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Experience Required (minimum): 20 years (minimum) of related experience; at least 10 of those years with nuclear commercial power plant experience and actual field experience on nuclear plant projects; experience with operating plant procedures, processes, and nuclear plant licensing.
• Other Required Qualifications (minimum): Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); effective time‑management skills; understanding and compliance with company policies, procedures and processes; ability to pass security and drug screening and maintain unescorted nuclear plant access; ability to work overtime and travel to client sites; ability to perform walk‑downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, including climbing ladders, accessing security‑controlled areas and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas.
• Education Desired: MS (in applicable degree for the discipline position) from an ABET accredited engineering program is desirable.
• Certification(s) or License(s) Desired: Professional Engineering registration (PE) is desirable.

Additional Information

Certain positions at Zachry Nuclear may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. If applicable to the position, the capability of a candidate to comply with such laws will be taken into consideration by Zachry Nuclear in its hiring processes.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.