Mechanical Engineering Manager

ENERCON; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON's Mechanical Analysis team seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead and oversee engineering analyses for nuclear facilities and industrial systems. This role ensures regulatory and standards compliance, drives engineering excellence, and mentors engineers to strengthen leadership and technical capabilities.

The role involves coordinating with clients, project managers, and leaders to align resources, manage risk, and deliver high-quality technical deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 6 years of design engineering experience in power generation, nuclear power or heavy industrial with preference for 2 years in a leadership role.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time; travel duration may vary.
• Ability to motivate the team and lead effectively.
• Must be able to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers and subject matter experts performing engineering analyses for nuclear power generation and other industrial facilities.
• Ensure analyses, calculations, and reports comply with industry codes and standards.
• Maintain and improve organizational capabilities, methodologies, tools, and processes to meet client needs.
• Provide technical oversight and approval of complex engineering analyses.
• Support business development by engaging with clients and contributing to proposals.
• Ensure work products meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff and contribute to succession planning.
• Foster a strong nuclear safety culture with conservative decision-making and compliance.
• Interface with clients, regulators, auditors, and leadership on technical issues and performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE License

Tools

Nuclear codes & standards

Job description

Overview

ENERCON's chief engineering division is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our Mechanical Analysis team.

The Mechanical Engineering Analysis Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the technical analysis capabilities of the organization. This role ensures that engineering analyses, evaluations, and technical deliverables are performed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry codes and standards, client specifications, and company quality assurance programs. The position serves as a technical authority and people leader, responsible for developing organizational capabilities, maintaining engineering excellence, and ensuring successful execution of analysis projects that support the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of nuclear facilities.

The Mechanical Engineering Analysis Manager works closely with clients, project managers, and engineering leaders to align technical resources and competencies with current and future client needs. This individual is accountable for establishing technical direction, maintaining engineering processes and procedures, and fostering a culture of quality, safety, continuous improvement, and technical rigor.

This exciting opportunity can sit out of the following office locations:

• Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta)
• Naperville, IL
• FT Worth, TX

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers and subject matter experts performing engineering analyses for nuclear power generation and other industrial facilities
• Ensure engineering analyses, calculations, and technical reports are executed in compliance with applicable industry codes and standards
• Maintain and continuously improve organizational technical capabilities, methodologies, tools, and processes to support evolving client needs and industry requirements
• Provide technical oversight and approval of complex engineering analyses
• Support business development activities by engaging with clients, identifying technical solutions, supporting proposal development, and communicating organizational capabilities
• Ensure engineering work products meet project requirements for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Mentor, develop, and evaluate engineering personnel to strengthen technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and succession planning objectives
• Foster a strong nuclear safety culture by emphasizing conservative decision-making, procedural compliance, and continuous learning
• Interface with clients, regulators, auditors, and senior leadership regarding technical issues, project performance, corrective actions, and organizational capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in design engineering in power generation, nuclear power or heavy industrial with preference for 2 of those years of experience as a leader
• Professional Engineering (PE) License
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time; duration of travel may vary depending on project and technical team needs, typically a few days
• Ability to motivate the team and achieve goals through a positive attitude and effective leadership style
• Proven experience with a high level of decision making, directing and overseeing routine and advanced technical work performed by others
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant
• Must be a US Citizen

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Compensation Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /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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