Project Engineer - Mechanical

Enercon Services, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support mechanical projects for the Nuclear Services Group. You will develop engineering proposals with staff, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain client relationships across multiple offices, including Overland Park, KS. Remote work is possible for senior staff.

The role requires 6+ years in nuclear engineering or project management, a relevant engineering degree or PMP with 10 years of experience, and a PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or PMP Certification with 10 years of applicable experience.
• PE license strongly preferred.
• Ability to interpret budgets and accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary coordination for design projects and act as technical lead to meet quality goals.
• Plan, execute and finalize projects within schedule and budget, reporting financial status to management.
• Develop winning, highly technical proposals and support marketing efforts to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Client relations

Written communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering

PMP Certification

PE license

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Join ENERCON as a Project Engineer supporting mechanical projects for our Nuclear Services Group. Your role will involve developing winning engineering proposals with technical staff, executing projects within budget and schedule constraints, and maintaining robust client relationships. With your proven management skills, you'll oversee project schedules, financials, and reporting while actively supporting marketing endeavors to propel business growth. If you have 6 years of nuclear work as an engineer or a project manager and are ready to drive success, we encourage you to read more about this exciting opportunity. This role can sit out of any of our nuclear office locations, including but not limited to:

• Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta)
• Overland Park, KS
• Birmingham, AL
• Remote will be considered for candidates that are senior and above

Responsibilities

A typical day in this role will include leading strategic project discussions, aligning your team to ensure quality and deadlines are met, while keeping clients informed and engaged. You'll dive into problem-solving, manage budgets, refine proposals, and identify new opportunities – all while motivating your team to turn every challenge into a win.

• Leadership & Coordination: Provide interdisciplinary coordination for design engineering projects and serve as a technical leader to ensure the project solution and quality goals are met. Manage client interactions and negotiate/control project scope to client and company's satisfaction. Foster and maintain working relations with assigned clients and act as a single point of contact for assigned projects
• Project Management Excellence: Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to established schedule and within budget. Understand project schedules, project management plans, and manage project staff to ensure project requirements are met. Formulate/develop detailed project reports. Understand project financials and be able to report regularly to management on financial status and overall project performance
• Strategic Growth & Innovation: Work with technical staff to develop winning, highly technical engineering proposals. Aggressively support marketing efforts, including identification of new opportunities, proposal preparation, and follow-up

Qualifications

• Design Engineering experience with the modification and implementation process, calculations, specifications, etc. in power facilities
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in the nuclear, power, or industrial industries as an Engineer or Project Manager
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering (or related) OR PMP Certification and 10 years' applicable experience
• PE license strongly preferred
• Ability to understand and work with budget and accounting processes
• Excellent organizational, time management, strategic planning, writing, communication, decision-making, and presentation skills
• Effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to work across disciplines and teams
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to gain and maintain unescorted access at nuclear sites
• Ability to travel between 10-15% of the time; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks

Compensation Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

The compensation range listed is a good‑faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs.

Employment is contingent upon passing pre‑employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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