Principal Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Federal Services Group in support of DOE fronts, including nuclear waste cleanup, next-gen nuclear research, and projects supporting America’s nuclear deterrent.

The role is located in Aiken, SC, with about 10% travel and a focus on design to field execution. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams, perform engineering calculations, develop procurement specs, and ensure construction aligns with drawings and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of design engineering experience with calculations, drawings and reports.
• Experience producing procurement and construction specifications.
• Participation in project meetings and field walkdowns; mentoring junior engineers.
• Construction administration oversight and liaison between owner, engineers and contractors.
• Strong writing, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to contribute as an individual and in teams.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.
• DOE design engineering project familiarity preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Approximate travel of 10% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-disciplinary collaboration, guiding projects from design to field execution.
• Oversee the technical coordination of multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Prepare design studies, scopes, and engineering estimates.
• Develop equipment procurement specs, evaluate bids, and select equipment.
• Perform engineering calculations and solve complex problems.
• Travel for client interfacing, walkdowns, field installation support, and startup.
• Lead teams with a positive attitude to achieve project goals aligned with ENERCON's standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Word & Excel

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Our Federal Services Group is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the team. ENERCON Federal Services provides engineering design support across multiple DOE fronts, ranging from cutting-edge nuclear waste clean-up projects, next generation nuclear power generation research, and projects supporting America’s nuclear deterrent. Our work covers both nuclear and non-nuclear facilities as well as facility-related infrastructure. If you have 15 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, we encourage you to read more about this exciting opportunity. This role is located in Aiken, SC.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Engineer, you'll lead cross-disciplinary collaboration, guiding projects from design to successful field execution. With a focus on excellence and teamwork, you’ll solve complex challenges and inspire your team to achieve outstanding results.

• Collaboration & Coordination: Oversee the technical coordination of multi-discipline engineering projects. Interface with various engineering disciplines
• Design & Estimating: Prepare design studies, scopes, and engineering estimates
• Procurement & Specifications: Develop equipment procurement specs, evaluate bids, and select equipment
• Technical Expertise: Perform engineering calculations and solve complex technical problems
• Field Engagement: Travel for client interfacing, walkdowns, field installation support, and start-up
• Leadership & Motivation: Lead teams with a positive attitude to achieve project goals aligned with ENERCON's excellence standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum 15 years of design engineering experience doing the following:
  • Preparing engineering calculations/analyses, design drawings and engineering reports
  • Applying engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components
  • Producing procurement specifications and construction specifications
  • Attending project meetings and performing field walkdowns
  • Mentoring junior engineers
• Construction Administration Oversight experience strongly desired with experience:
  • Ensuring the contractor builds according to technical specifications and drawings
  • Managing project records, such as site visits, reports, and manuals
  • Acting as the liaison between the project owner, engineers, and contractors
  • Identifying potential issues early and managing contract risks
  • Finalizing, reviewing, and approving project documentation
• Good writing, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Professional Engineering License preferred
• Familiarity with DOE design engineering projects is preferred
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Approximate travel of 10% as needed

Compensation Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.

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.

The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs.

Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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