Principal Project Engineer – Nuclear Systems Lead

ENERCON; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON's New Reactor Group seeks a highly experienced Principal Project Engineer to lead design and integration for advanced nuclear generation technologies. You will oversee NSSS, BOP, and plant layouts, coordinating multi-discipline teams and interfacing with clients, developers, and vendors.

This role offers flexible locations including Overland Park, KS and other preferred sites, with remote consideration for experienced candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in power generation engineering including nuclear plants.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline engineering efforts for nuclear power generation projects from conceptual design through issued-for-construction deliverables.
• Oversee and review key engineering deliverables, including system design documents, P&IDs, plant layouts, equipment specifications, and system interface documents.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, environmental, electrical, structural, nuclear, and I&C teams to ensure seamless integration across disciplines.
• Interface with project management to define engineering scope, work breakdown structures, schedules, and risk matrices; support proposals and budgeting.
• Provide technical mentorship focusing on quality, professional development, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Client interface

Mentorship

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering data management software

Job description

ENERCON's New Reactor Group seeks a highly experienced Principal Project Engineer to lead design and integration for advanced nuclear generation technologies. You will oversee NSSS, BOP, and plant layouts, coordinating multi-discipline teams and interfacing with clients, developers, and vendors.

This role offers flexible locations including Overland Park, KS and other preferred sites, with remote consideration for experienced candidates.