Mechanical Engineer

Insight Global; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support nuclear plant modification projects for a leading EPC firm in Chattanooga, TN. You will lead mechanical engineering efforts from design through procurement, construction, testing, and implementation to ensure safe and reliable operation of nuclear facilities.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical engineering, experience with nuclear codes, and the ability to travel for outage assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• 3+ years supporting modifications at operating nuclear power plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering scopes for nuclear plant modification projects.
• Serve as the Mechanical Project Engineer on assigned projects.
• Develop and review calculations, specifications, reports, drawings, and design change packages.
• Conduct plant walkdowns and verify field conditions.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, structural, I&C, procurement, and construction teams.
• Review vendor documentation and equipment submittals.
• Manage project scope, schedule, quality, and budget expectations.
• Support design reviews, testing, implementation, and outage activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Plant3D

Inventor

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: Remote in CST/EST (Ideally in Chattanooga region)

Duration: PERM

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: 9/80

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear)

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support commercial nuclear power plant modification projects for a leading EPC firm in Chattanooga, TN. This role will lead mechanical engineering efforts from design and analysis through procurement, construction, testing, and implementation while supporting the safe and reliable operation of nuclear facilities.

What You'll Do

• Lead mechanical engineering scopes for nuclear plant modification projects
• Serve as the Mechanical Project Engineer on assigned projects
• Develop and review calculations, specifications, engineering reports, drawings, and design change packages
• Conduct plant walkdowns and verify field conditions
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, structural, I&C, procurement, and construction teams
• Review vendor documentation and equipment submittals
• Manage project scope, schedule, quality, and budget expectations
• Support design reviews, testing, implementation, and outage activities
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience
• 3+ years supporting modifications at operating nuclear power plants
• Experience developing calculations, specifications, engineering reports, drawings, and design change packages
• Strong understanding of nuclear codes, standards, regulations, licensing requirements, and configuration control
• Strong communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel 6-8 days per month and support outage assignments
• Ability to obtain unescorted nuclear plant access
• Experience with engineering design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Plant3D, Inventor, ANSYS, or SolidWorks

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on critical infrastructure projects supporting the nuclear energy industry
• Lead complex engineering projects with direct client interaction
• Influence plant modernization and long-term reliability initiatives
• Opportunity to mentor engineers and grow into senior technical leadership
• Strong exposure to multidisciplinary engineering and high-impact projects