Process Design Engineer – Nuclear & DOE Systems

Enercon; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon’s Federal Services Group is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to support DOE facilities. You will produce high-quality engineering documents, design gloveboxes and waste transfer systems, and maintain compliance with industry codes.

Based at one of several U.S. office locations, you will collaborate across disciplines, lead projects, and travel up to 15% to client sites. A U.S. citizenship and strong writing skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 4 years of Process Engineering experience.
• Experience in the chemical, nuclear or federal field preferred.
• EIT preferred.
• Experience in design of chemical processes systems and controls and ability to develop process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and perform transient analyses.
• General knowledge in chemical process simulation.
• Experience in design and operation of Gloveboxes for nuclear material handling preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills; Comfortable and effective communicator with team, clients, management, etc., choosing the right mode of communication for the situation and relaying the right message.
• Ability to work effectively in teams.
• Ability to gain and maintain unescorted access at client sites.
• Strong technical writing skills and attention to detail.
• Strong coordination skills; demonstrated ability to work across disciplines, divisions, and teams.
• Problem solving and general scientific evaluation skills.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks.
• Position may involve a client site assignment lasting several months at a time.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Every day, you'll drive excellence by producing high-quality engineering documents, leading impactful projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating across disciplines, all while fostering strong client relationships and enhancing safety and design innovation in the nuclear industry.
• Engineering Excellence: Create high-quality, error-free documents that set the standard for the industry, ensuring every project meets the highest codes and regulations
• Commitment to Precision and Compliance: Produce engineering deliverables with unwavering accuracy, meeting client, regulatory, and ENERCON standards
• Continuous Growth and Mastery: Stay ahead of the curve by continuously expanding knowledge of industry codes, safety culture, and cutting-edge design techniques, shaping the future of nuclear engineering
• Leadership and Vision: Lead with purpose, driving projects forward and delivering results that exceed client expectations while upholding ENERCON’s commitment to quality
• Trusted Partnerships: Cultivate lasting relationships with clients, earning their trust through exceptional service, clear communication, and the delivery of innovative engineering solutions
• Collaborative Innovation: Work seamlessly across disciplines, ensuring every design integrates diverse perspectives and meets the highest standards of excellence
• On-the-Ground Impact: Engage directly with clients at plant sites, conducting in-depth walkdowns that transform vision into reality, ensuring every system and component is optimized for success

Skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Safety culture

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

EIT preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

P&IDs

Process simulation (general)

Job description

Enercon’s Federal Services Group is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to support DOE facilities. You will produce high-quality engineering documents, design gloveboxes and waste transfer systems, and maintain compliance with industry codes.

Based at one of several U.S. office locations, you will collaborate across disciplines, lead projects, and travel up to 15% to client sites. A U.S. citizenship and strong writing skills are required.