Nuclear Uprate Project Engineer — Steam Turbine Upgrades

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive culture

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

401K with match

Family benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer - Nuclear Uprate to lead and translate complex engineering designs into practical field execution plans for nuclear uprate projects.

You will collaborate with customers, engineering, project management, manufacturing, and field teams from concept through installation to ensure safe, compliant, and on-schedule execution. The role requires a mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering background and 5+ years in power generation, with nuclear

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in the Power Generation Industry, with nuclear uprate experience preferred.
• Experience in Field Service, Project Management, or Engineering roles.
• Excellent oral and written communication with ability to create presentations for management.
• Strong understanding of component design and manufacturing processes; ability to develop tooling to support installation.
• Must be able to pass a security background check for access to US Nuclear power plants.
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful execution of complex nuclear uprate projects across engineering, manufacturing, and project execution phases.
• Provide expert oversight for upgraded nuclear power plant equipment, including turbines, generators, and related systems.
• Plan and participate in regular project reviews, ensuring quality and adherence to schedules and contractual obligations through factory testing and customer engagements.
• Track engineering, manufacturing, and commissioning milestones for uprate contracts, proactively identifying and resolving potential risks.
• Work closely with the SEI Major Projects Group Project Manager to align engineering, installation planning, and manufacturing activities for seamless project execution.
• Create training materials and lead sessions to prepare field service engineers and project managers for the complexities of uprate projects, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Field service

Engineering background

Communication skills

Nuclear uprate knowledge

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer - Nuclear Uprate to lead and translate complex engineering designs into practical field execution plans for nuclear uprate projects.

You will collaborate with customers, engineering, project management, manufacturing, and field teams from concept through installation to ensure safe, compliant, and on-schedule execution. The role requires a mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering background and 5+ years in power generation, with nuclear