Principal Project Engineer, Nuclear Systems (Remote)

ENERCON; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead design and integration for advanced nuclear generation technologies. You will direct multi-discipline teams, oversee system design, and ensure compliance with ASME, API, NFPA standards on NSSS and BOP systems.

The role emphasizes engineering leadership, mentorship, client interface, and project execution across locations nationwide, with travel up to 15% and opportunities to mentor engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Senior: 6+ years in power generation engineering including nuclear plants, steam turbine, HRSG systems, combined-cycle power plants, etc.
• Principal: 3–5 years in lead/principal engineering and 10+ years in power generation including nuclear plants, steam turbine, HRSG systems, 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.
• Ability 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 and manage vendor relationships.
• Interface with project management to define engineering scope, work breakdown structures, schedules, and risk matrix; support proposals and budgeting.
• Provide technical mentorship focusing on technical quality and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Client interface

Cross-discipline coordination

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

ENERCON Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead design and integration for advanced nuclear generation technologies. You will direct multi-discipline teams, oversee system design, and ensure compliance with ASME, API, NFPA standards on NSSS and BOP systems.

The role emphasizes engineering leadership, mentorship, client interface, and project execution across locations nationwide, with travel up to 15% and opportunities to mentor engineers.