Principal Project Engineer - Advanced Nuclear Systems (Remote)

Enercon Services, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. seeks a Principal Project Engineer to lead design and integration for advanced nuclear generation technologies across NSSS and BOP systems.

You will direct cross-disciplinary teams, review major deliverables, and mentor engineers to ensure technical excellence and project success. Responsibilities include coordinating with mechanical, civil, electrical, and I&C groups, interfacing with clients and EPC partners, and guiding design from conception through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Senior: Minimum 6 years of experience in power generation engineering including nuclear plants, steam turbine, HRSG systems, combined-cycle power plants, etc.
• Principal: Minimum 3-5 years in a lead or principal engineering role and 10+ years exp in power generation including nuclear plants, steam turbine, HRSG systems, combined-cycle power plants, etc.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamic cycles, heat and mass balances, fluid systems, and BOP design
• Experience coordinating engineering activities across mechanical, civil, electrical, structural, environmental, and I&C disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to interface with clients, developers, OEMs, and EPC partners
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards (ASME, API, NFPA) as applied to power generation facilities
• Familiarity with industry-standard software tools for design, engineering data management, document control, and project management
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs

Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership: Lead multi-discipline engineering efforts for nuclear power generation projects from conceptual design through issued for construction deliverables.
• Deliverables & Design Oversight: Oversee and review key engineering deliverables, including system design documents, P&IDs, plant layouts, equipment specifications, and system interface documents.
• Cross-Discipline Coordination: Coordinate with mechanical, civil, environmental, electrical, structural, nuclear, and I&C engineering teams; manage vendor relationships and technical evaluations of major equipment packages
• Project Management Interface: Define engineering scope, work breakdown structures, schedules, and risk matrix; support proposal development and budgeting activities
• Mentorship & Development: Provide technical mentorship focusing on technical quality, professional development, and knowledge transfer

Skills

Leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Client interface

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering design software

Engineering data management tools

Document control systems

Project management software

Job description

Enercon Services, Inc. seeks a Principal Project Engineer to lead design and integration for advanced nuclear generation technologies across NSSS and BOP systems.

You will direct cross-disciplinary teams, review major deliverables, and mentor engineers to ensure technical excellence and project success. Responsibilities include coordinating with mechanical, civil, electrical, and I&C groups, interfacing with clients and EPC partners, and guiding design from conception through construction.