Engineer VI Mechanical
Zachry Group
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Job summary
Zachry Group is seeking an Engineer VI to lead engineering and design activities for nuclear power plant upgrades, modifications, and new generation projects. The role requires extensive knowledge of nuclear systems, regulatory compliance, and project leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
The successful candidate will oversee technical evaluations, develop design solutions, manage scope and budgets, and ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in plant performance.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program or Bachelor’s degree plus 15 years of hands-on engineering experience.
- Minimum 15 years of related engineering experience, including nuclear plant projects.
- PE license preferred for leadership roles.
- Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
- Experience with NRC regulations, licensing processes, and plant operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering and design efforts for plant modifications, upgrades, and capital projects.
- Independently apply engineering methods, standards, procedures, and design criteria.
- Define project scope, technical requirements, and deliverables.
- Interface with clients, plant personnel, and stewardship teams.
- Travel to client sites and perform field walkdowns and investigations.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster cross-discipline collaboration.
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The Engineer VI is responsible for leading engineering and design activities associated with power plant upgrades, plant modifications, and new generation projects. This role requires extensive knowledge of power plant systems, structures, and components, as well as the ability to independently apply engineering principles, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
The Engineer VI is responsible for leading engineering and design activities associated with power plant upgrades, plant modifications, and new generation projects. This role requires extensive knowledge of power plant systems, structures, and components, as well as the ability to independently apply engineering principles, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will lead technical evaluations, develop design solutions, manage project execution, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams to improve plant performance, safety, reliability, and efficiency.
- Lead engineering and design efforts for plant modifications, upgrades, and capital projects.
- Independently evaluate and apply engineering methods, standards, procedures, and design criteria.
- Develop engineering specifications, modification packages, and design criteria documents.
- Define project scope, technical requirements, and project deliverables.
- Identify and select equipment, instrumentation, and system components.
- Develop and evaluate system functionality and engineering solutions.
- Resolve complex technical challenges using sound engineering judgment and industry best practices.
- Ensure compliance with applicable nuclear industry codes, standards, and regulations.
- Apply knowledge of NRC requirements, plant licensing, operating procedures, and nuclear processes.
- Support safety-focused engineering evaluations and plant improvements.
- Promote engineering quality and technical excellence throughout project execution.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives with minimal oversight.
- Coordinate activities across engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
- Interface directly with clients, plant personnel, and leadership teams.
- Drive project execution from concept development through implementation.
- Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges.
- Review and approve engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
- Verify technical accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
- Support design reviews, technical assessments, and quality assurance activities.
- Ensure consistency and quality across engineering deliverables.
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
- Mentor developing engineers and support professional growth initiatives.
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across project teams.
- Conduct plant walkdowns, field investigations, and equipment assessments.
- Support installation, startup, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
- Travel to client sites as needed to support project execution.
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients and project stakeholders.
- Master's Degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program; OR
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program plus 15 years of relevant hands‑on engineering experience.
- Minimum 15 years of related engineering experience.
- Direct field experience supporting nuclear plant projects.
- Experience with plant operating procedures, engineering processes, and nuclear licensing activities.
- Master's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
- Nuclear power plant systems and equipment
- Engineering design and modification development
- Nuclear codes and standards
- NRC regulations and compliance
- System evaluations and technical problem‑solving
- Plant operations and licensing processes
- Engineering team leadership
- Technical decision making
- Mentoring and coaching
- Project management and execution
- Stakeholder engagement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Effective organizational and time‑management abilities
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities.
- Pass required security and drug screenings.
- Perform plant walkdowns in industrial environments.
- Climb ladders and navigate elevated work areas.
- Access security‑controlled and restricted areas.
- Enter confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas as necessary.
- Travel to client sites and project locations.
- Work overtime when required to support project schedules and plant outages.
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