Principal Project Engineer - Nuclear Systems Leader (Remote)

Enercon; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead design and integration for advanced nuclear generation technologies in the United States.

The role emphasizes engineering leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and client interface across NSSS, BOP, and plant systems. The ideal candidate has a strong systems engineering background, familiarity with industry codes, and experience mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Engineer: Minimum of 3 years of experience in power generation engineering including nuclear plants, steam turbine, HRSG systems, combined-cycle power plants.
• Senior Engineer: Minimum 6 years of experience in power generation engineering including nuclear plants, steam turbine, HRSG systems, combined-cycle power plants.
• Principal Engineer: Minimum 10+ years exp in power generation including nuclear plants, steam turbine, HRSG systems, combined-cycle power plants and 3–5 years in a lead or principal engineering role.
• 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
• Experience providing technical leadership within a project or discipline team
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time; travel duration may vary

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 docs, P&IDs, plant layouts, equipment specs, and system interface documents.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, environmental, electrical, structural, nuclear, and I&C teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Interface with project management to define scope, schedules, and risk matrices; support budgeting and proposals.
• Provide technical mentorship focusing on quality, development, and knowledge transfer

Skills

Power generation engineering

Technical leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Client interface

Industry codes & standards

Software tools familiarity

Travel readiness

Senior/Principal leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Design software

Engineering data management

Document control tools

Project management tools

Job description

ENERCON Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead design and integration for advanced nuclear generation technologies in the United States.

The role emphasizes engineering leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and client interface across NSSS, BOP, and plant systems. The ideal candidate has a strong systems engineering background, familiarity with industry codes, and experience mentoring junior engineers.