Nuclear Chief Engineer: Tech Authority & Leader

ENERCON; Kennewick (WA); Remote; USD 178,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

ENERCON is seeking a Nuclear Chief Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for the Nuclear Engineering organization. You will lead a team of Chief Engineers, SME staff, and discipline leads across Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, and I&C, ensuring rigorous engineering governance and high-quality outputs for commercial reactors and new nuclear initiatives.

The role demands extensive nuclear engineering leadership, regulatory familiarity, and a track record of delivering technically

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, Nuclear) required
• PE license mandatory; advanced certifications or graduate degree preferred
• 25+ years in engineering for commercial nuclear power, licensing, or operations

Responsibilities

• Serve as the top technical authority for nuclear engineering across disciplines (Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, I&C, Fire Protection)
• Lead and mentor Chief Engineers, discipline leads, and SME teams; establish standards and procedures
• Oversee independent technical reviews, design evaluations, root-cause investigations, and complex analyses
• Direct governance activities: design control, QA, regulatory reviews, risk-informed decisions
• Represent ENERCON with utilities, regulators, and industry groups; contribute to standards
• Develop and mentor the next generation of engineering experts
• Identify emerging technologies and champion digital engineering and advanced analysis

Skills

Engineering leadership

Nuclear engineering

Technical governance

Regulatory compliance

Technical communication

SME collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Structural/Electrical/Nuclear

PE license

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

ENERCON is seeking a Nuclear Chief Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for the Nuclear Engineering organization. You will lead a team of Chief Engineers, SME staff, and discipline leads across Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, and I&C, ensuring rigorous engineering governance and high-quality outputs for commercial reactors and new nuclear initiatives.

The role demands extensive nuclear engineering leadership, regulatory familiarity, and a track record of delivering technically