Principal Power Uprate Civil Structural Engineer

Enercon Services, Inc.; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Power Uprate Civil Engineer to lead and mentor on nuclear power uprate projects across the United States.

You will guide analysis, design, and evaluation of critical structures, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and communicate findings to clients and teams. Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary efforts, developing design studies and estimates, and traveling for site walkdowns and field installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of civil/structural design experience in nuclear or power generation.
• Experience evaluating structural impacts of major equipment upgrades and power uprates preferred.
• Experience with concrete, steel, seismic and structural analysis.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to lead technical teams and mentor engineers.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work with professionals from various engineering fields to coordinate designs.
• Lead Design Initiatives: Develop design studies, craft project scopes, and produce estimates.
• Innovate Solutions: Tackle complex technical challenges with creative problem solving.
• Engage in Field Operations: Travel, site walkdowns, oversee field installations, support startups.
• Inspire Teams: Lead by example and motivate teams to achieve goals.

Skills

Civil/structural design

Leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

Join ENERCON as a Principal Power Uprate Civil Engineer and play a key role in advancing nuclear energy solutions across the country. In this leadership-level position, you'll leverage your expertise to guide complex engineering projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the safe and efficient implementation of power uprates at nuclear facilities.

Locations

• Glendale, AZ
• San Luis Obispo, CA
• Kennewick, WA
• Chattanooga, TN
• Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta)
• Naperville, IL (Suburb of Chicago)
• Overland Park, KS
• Ft Worth, TX
• Baton Rouge, LA
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Birmingham, AL
• Remote will be considered for candidates with sufficient experience

Responsibilities

As a valued member of our engineering team, you'll take on meaningful challenges that directly impact the safety, reliability, and performance of our clients' facilities. You'll support the analysis, design, and evaluation of critical structures and components while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities will also include evaluating proposed modifications, preparing technical reports, calculations, and specifications, and communicating findings to project teams, clients, and other key stakeholders. Every task you tackle contributes directly to the safety, reliability, and innovation of our client facilities. You will also need to:

• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work seamlessly with professionals from various engineering fields, ensuring smooth coordination and integration of designs
• Lead Design Initiatives: Develop innovative design studies, craft comprehensive project scopes, and produce accurate engineering estimates
• Innovate Solutions: Tackle complex technical challenges with fresh ideas and creative problem-solving strategies
• Engage in Field Operations: Embrace opportunities to travel, participate in site walkdowns, oversee field installations, and support system start-ups
• Inspire Teams: Lead by example, motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals with a positive, results-driven attitude and effective leadership

We invest in our people, whether your career path leads toward technical mastery, project leadership, or people management, we provide the resources and support to help you grow. We're looking for engineers who bring a combination of technical depth, leadership capability, and a passion for nuclear innovation. Ideal candidates will have prior experience supporting power uprate projects and a strong foundation in civil/structural design and plant modifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering from an accredited university
• 10+ years of civil/structural design experience in nuclear or power generation
• Experience evaluating structural impacts of major equipment upgrades and power uprates preferred
• Experience with concrete, steel, seismic and structural analysis
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to lead technical teams and mentor engineers
• US Citizenship required

Compensation Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /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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