Nuclear Engineering Division Chief - Technical Visionary

Enercon Services, Inc.; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. seeks a Nuclear Chief Engineering Division Director to steer technical analysis and governance across mechanical, structural, electrical, and fire protection disciplines for the nuclear industry. This hybrid role requires 3 days in the office and travel up to 25–40% to support multiple U.S.

locations. The role demands 25+ years in engineering, 10+ years in leadership, and a PE license, with a track record in large-scale nuclear programs and senior technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Nuclear, or related Engineering.
• 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.
• Establish technical direction, maintain engineering standards, and ensure consistent execution of high-quality engineering products across all nuclear programs.
• Engineering Governance & Operational Performance: Lead technical reviews, governance processes, and ensure regulatory compliance, QA, and risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency, and technical rigor.
• Client Engagement & Industry Leadership: Serve as senior technical representative to utilities, reactor developers, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Support business development activities, proposal reviews, and client relationship management to grow ENERCON's nuclear portfolio.
• People Leadership & Talent Development: Lead and mentor Chief Engineers and discipline leads across locations.
• Foster growth, succession planning, knowledge transfer, and professional development initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation: Partner with Engineering Directors to align resources, standards, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic direction

Engineering governance

Regulatory compliance

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE license

Job description

Enercon Services, Inc. seeks a Nuclear Chief Engineering Division Director to steer technical analysis and governance across mechanical, structural, electrical, and fire protection disciplines for the nuclear industry. This hybrid role requires 3 days in the office and travel up to 25–40% to support multiple U.S.

locations. The role demands 25+ years in engineering, 10+ years in leadership, and a PE license, with a track record in large-scale nuclear programs and senior technical leadership.