Nuclear Engineering Division Chief & Strategy Leader

ENERCON; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is seeking a Nuclear Chief Engineering Division Director to lead our engineering governance and technical analysis functions. This hybrid role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of multiple disciplines across several U.S.

offices, including travel to a home office in Kennesaw, GA. The ideal candidate has 25+ years in nuclear engineering and 10+ years in senior leadership, plus a PE license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Nuclear, or related Engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; advanced technical certifications or graduate degree preferred.
• 25+ years of engineering experience supporting commercial nuclear power generation, nuclear design, analysis, licensing, modifications, or plant operations.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience managing large (100+) size engineering organizations, technical programs, or discipline-specific engineering teams.
• Experience serving in a Chief Engineer, Engineering Director, Engineering Senior Manager, or comparable senior technical leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more core engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Structural, Nuclear, Electrical or Controls Engineering, with working knowledge across all major nuclear engineering disciplines.
• Strong understanding of NRC regulatory requirements, nuclear quality assurance programs, design control processes, and engineering governance frameworks.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple office locations and supporting large-scale nuclear projects.
• Proven success influencing technical strategy, mentoring senior engineering talent, and driving organizational performance.
• Strong communication, presentation, relationship management, and executive leadership skills.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 25-40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence: Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, and Fire Protection Chief Analysis Teams.
• Engineering Governance & Operational Performance: Lead technical reviews, governance processes, and compliance activities.
• Client Engagement & Industry Leadership: Represent ENERCON to utilities, regulators, and industry organizations; support BD and proposals.
• People Leadership & Talent Development: Lead and mentor engineers across multiple office locations; foster growth and succession planning.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation: Partner with Directors to ensure resources, standards, and innovation support project delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory knowledge

Executive communication

Travel flexibility

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical strategy

Mentoring senior engineers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Nuclear Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Graduate degree (preferred)

Job description

ENERCON is seeking a Nuclear Chief Engineering Division Director to lead our engineering governance and technical analysis functions. This hybrid role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of multiple disciplines across several U.S.

offices, including travel to a home office in Kennesaw, GA. The ideal candidate has 25+ years in nuclear engineering and 10+ years in senior leadership, plus a PE license.