Nuclear Structural Design Engineer: Mid to Principal Level

ENERCON; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is hiring a Structural Design Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN, to join our Nuclear Design Group. You will analyze, design, and evaluate critical structures while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

We offer paths from mid-level to principal engineer, with leadership, mentoring, and career progression. Travel up to 10% and US citizenship are required for federal work. Some roles may support remote options depending on posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing structural systems including concrete and steel.
• Experience on power generation, nuclear, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or DOE/government projects.
• Strong writing, presentation and communication skills; able to work solo or in teams.
• US Citizenship required due to Federal Contract requirements.
• Approximately 10% travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate and integrate designs.
• Lead design initiatives, develop project scopes, and prepare engineering estimates.
• Innovate solutions to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Engage in field operations: travel, site walkdowns, and start-up support.
• Communicate findings with project teams, clients and stakeholders; prepare reports and calculations.

Skills

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

ENERCON is hiring a Structural Design Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN, to join our Nuclear Design Group. You will analyze, design, and evaluate critical structures while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

We offer paths from mid-level to principal engineer, with leadership, mentoring, and career progression. Travel up to 10% and US citizenship are required for federal work. Some roles may support remote options depending on posting.