Mechanical Design Engineer

ENERCON; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Nuclear Design Group in the United States. This full-time role supports major and minor power plant projects with a strong emphasis on quality engineering documents and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering background, solid design experience in power generation or nuclear projects, and excellent communication skills. US citizenship is required for federal contracts; travel ~10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Experience with design of mechanical systems is needed.
• Good writing, presentation and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering documents—drawings, sketches, calculations, analyses meeting codes and standards.
• Adhere to client and ENERCON requirements, following procedures and project directives.
• Stay current with industry codes, safety culture, and advanced nuclear design techniques.
• Produce engineering deliverables that meet QA standards and project scope.
• Build lasting client relationships through clear communication and professional interactions.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure integrated designs.
• Travel to plant sites to connect with client personnel, perform on-site walkdowns, and evaluate plant structures and components.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Become a part of ENERCON as a Mechanical Design Engineer. We are seeking talented Mechanical Engineers to join our Nuclear Design Group.

Our Mechanical Engineer career path has many options. You can bring your experience to our mid-level roles . We continually invest in our employees and provide training and tools for advancement, development, and career progression-whether you prefer a path to become a subject matter or technical expert, a people leader, a project manager, or a leader in business development. We are currently hiring for full-time roles in the following locations:

• Glendale, AZ
• San Luis Obispo, CA
• Chattanooga, TN
• Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta)
• Naperville, IL (Suburb of Chicago)
• Overland Park, KS
• Ft Worth, TX
• Charlotte, NC
• Oak Ridge, TN
• Birmingham, AL
• King of Prussia, PA
• Kennewick, WA
• Baton Rouge, LA
• Huntsville, AL
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Aiken, SC

Overview

Become a part of ENERCON as a Mechanical Design Engineer. We are seeking talented Mechanical Engineers to join our Nuclear Design Group.

Our Mechanical Engineer career path has many options. You can bring your experience to our mid-level roles . We continually invest in our employees and provide training and tools for advancement, development, and career progression-whether you prefer a path to become a subject matter or technical expert, a people leader, a project manager, or a leader in business development. We are currently hiring for full-time roles in the following locations:

• Glendale, AZ
• San Luis Obispo, CA
• Kennewick, WA
• Chattanooga, TN
• Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta)
• Naperville, IL (Suburb of Chicago)
• Overland Park, KS
• Ft Worth, TX
• Baton Rouge, LA
• Charlotte, NC
• Huntsville, AL
• Oak Ridge, TN
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Birmingham, AL
• Aiken, SC
• King of Prussia, PA

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll support a variety of projects ranging from major power plant modifications to smaller design initiatives. One day, you may be working as part of a multi-discipline engineering team on cooling water systems, including pumps, motors, control systems, piping, and heat exchangers for existing or new power plants. Another day, you may be leading a valve replacement project, evaluating equipment options, or preparing technical reports such as corrosion studies or evaluations of equipment options.

• Deliver High-Quality Engineering Documents: Prepare accurate and error-free drawings, sketches, calculations, and analyses that meet industry codes, standards, and regulations, ensuring client needs are met with precision
• Adhere to Standards: Develop engineering documents in alignment with client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements while following established procedures, processes, and project directives
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep your knowledge sharp and current with industry codes, standards, safety culture principles, and advanced design techniques tailored to the nuclear sector
• Commit to Excellence: Produce engineering deliverables that meet stringent quality assurance standards, aligning with project scopes and exceeding client expectations
• Build Lasting Client Relationships: Establish trust and rapport with clients through clear communication, professional interactions, and the delivery of exceptional engineering solutions
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with other teams to ensure designs are comprehensive, integrated, and consider the needs of all disciplines involved
• Be Hands-On in the Field: Travel to plant sites to connect with client personnel, conduct on-site walkdowns, and evaluate plant structures, systems, and components firsthand to inform project work #LI-MD1

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum 3 years of experience with design of mechanical systems
• Must have experience in power generation, nuclear power or government (DOE) projects directly or with an engineering/design consulting firm
• Good writing , presentation and communication skills
• Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Due to Federal Contract Requirements, US Citizenship is required
• Approximate travel of 10% as needed

Compensation Range

USD $84,000.00 - USD $126,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensationexpected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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