Nuclear Physical Security Design Engineer

ENERCON; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Potential for remote work

Opportunities for growth and innovation

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Nuclear Physical Security Design Engineer to join their Nuclear Services Group. The role emphasizes collaboration and technical leadership in delivering innovative security solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range and is available for full-time, part-time, or contract arrangements, with the opportunity to work remotely in various locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant design engineering and/or technician experience required.
• Experience with design, installation, and testing of large-scale digital control systems at power plants preferred.
• Ability to perform walkdowns across multiple areas at a nuclear power plant.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams and clients to deliver solutions in Physical Security.
• Lead technical discussions and resolve project challenges.
• Plan and direct engineering activities for timely execution.

Skills

Relationship Building & Client Interaction

Engineering Support & Technical Leadership

Issue Resolution & Quality Assurance

Project Planning & Execution

Proficient with MS Office

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of Physical Security principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field

HS Diploma/GED and relevant experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Visio

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

AIM or NSMART security platforms

Job description

Nuclear Physical Security Design Engineer

Due to continued growth, ENERCON's Nuclear Services Group has immediate openings for Nuclear Physical Security Design Technicians/Engineers to join our team. In this dynamic role, you'll forge powerful relationships with both internal teams and external clients, especially in the cutting‑edge field of Physical Security, while leading engineering efforts to deliver innovative solutions. You'll drive project success by solving complex technical challenges, ensuring top‑quality results, and guiding your team to exceed customer expectations with every step! This role can be located in the following locations:

• King of Prussia, PA
• Crane Clean Energy Center – Middletown, PA
• Remote in Palo, IA
• Birmingham, AL
• Naperville, IL (Suburb of Chicago)
• Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta)

This role can be Full Time, Part Time, or LTLB (Contract)

Responsibilities

Imagine a day where you're at the forefront of collaboration, working with engineering teams and clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions in Physical Security. You lead technical discussions, resolve challenges, and ensure designs meet all requirements. Your guidance keeps projects on track while you research improvements, propose innovations, and provide key updates to senior management—making a real impact and strengthening vital relationships every step of the way.

• Relationship Building & Client Interaction: Work interactively with internal engineering and external clients to develop strong relationships, particularly in Physical Security. Ability to interface with site physical security management and engineering stakeholders
• Engineering Support & Technical Leadership: Provide direct engineering support to project engineering staff to ensure design products satisfy customer expectations, contract requirements, and regulatory requirements. Provide technical leadership and support to engineering staff. Guide and review deliverables, review progress, and update senior management, as needed.
• Issue Resolution & Quality Assurance: Facilitate resolution of inter‑disciplinary and cross‑disciplinary technical and quality issues. Research and assess best practices, proposing methods and improvements.
• Project Planning & Execution: Plan and direct the timely execution of assigned engineering activities. Work with the Project Engineer (PE), engineering supervision, and project management to provide timely updates of progress, challenges, and implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field is preferred; HS Diploma/GED and equivalent relevant experience is required.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant design engineering and/or technician experience is required for this role.
• Experience with AIM or NSMART security platforms is highly preferred.
• Experience in the design, installation, and testing of large‑scale (complete systems) digital control and computer monitoring system upgrades at power plants preferred.
  • Types of upgrades include replacement of Turbine/Generator Control Systems with DCS platforms, process computer, and cybersecurity systems.
• Nuclear plant design experience and/or field experience working for a nuclear QA Program preferred.
• Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, Visio, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Knowledge of Physical Security related principles, standards, and regulations.
• Ability to perform walkdowns across multiple areas at a nuclear power plant and provide feedback to the engineers on deviations from plant equipment when compared with plant drawings (i.e., as‑built walkdowns).
• Demonstrated leadership ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including demonstrated ability to present to clients.
• Ability to travel to client sites for meetings and walkdowns, approximately 30% of the time.
• Senior level should be familiar with the Standard Design Process and Digital Engineering Guide.

Pay Range

USD $85,000.00 – USD $165,000.00 per year

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.

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