Project Engineer - Nuclear Uprate

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off

401K company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Project Engineer - Nuclear Uprate in the United States. You will lead engineering-to-field execution for uprate projects, coordinating with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and field teams to ensure concept-to-installation success.

You will translate complex designs into practical field plans, assess installation strategies, manage risk, and ensure compliance with nuclear quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in the Power Generation Industry, with a preference for nuclear uprate experience.
• Proven experience in Field Service, Project Management, or Engineering roles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience in creating presentations and briefings for management.
• Strong understanding of component design and manufacturing processes, with ability to develop tooling for installation.
• Must be able to pass a security background check for access to US Nuclear power plants.
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful execution of complex nuclear uprate projects across engineering, manufacturing, and project execution phases.
• Provide expert oversight for upgraded nuclear power plant equipment, including turbines, generators, and related systems.
• Plan and participate in regular project reviews, ensuring quality and adherence to schedules and contractual obligations through factory testing and customer engagements.
• Track engineering, manufacturing, and commissioning milestones for uprate contracts, proactively identifying and resolving potential risks.
• Collaborate with the Major Projects Group Project Manager to align engineering, installation planning, and manufacturing activities for seamless project execution.
• Create training materials and lead sessions to prepare field service engineers and project managers for the complexities of uprate projects, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Field Service experience

Project Management

Engineering experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or equivalent

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Project Engineer - Nuclear Uprate at Siemens Energy, you will play a key role in delivering steam turbine upgrade projects that enhance the performance, reliability, and efficiency of nuclear power plants. Working directly with customers and collaborating closely with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and field teams, you will help ensure projects are successfully executed from concept through installation. In this role, you will translate complex engineering designs into practical field execution plans, evaluate installation strategies, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with nuclear quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, working across diverse teams, and contributing to high-visibility projects that support the future of reliable and sustainable energy.

As a Project Engineer - Nuclear Uprate at Siemens Energy, you will play a key role in delivering steam turbine upgrade projects that enhance the performance, reliability, and efficiency of nuclear power plants. Working directly with customers and collaborating closely with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and field teams, you will help ensure projects are successfully executed from concept through installation. In this role, you will translate complex engineering designs into practical field execution plans, evaluate installation strategies, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with nuclear quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, working across diverse teams, and contributing to high-visibility projects that support the future of reliable and sustainable energy.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Support the successful execution of complex nuclear uprate projects across engineering, manufacturing, and project execution phases.
• Provide expert oversight for upgraded nuclear power plant equipment, including turbines, generators, and related systems.
• Plan and participate in regular project reviews, ensuring quality and adherence to schedules and contractual obligations through factory testing and customer engagements.
• Track engineering, manufacturing, and commissioning milestones for uprate contracts, proactively identifying and resolving potential risks.
• Work closely with the SEI Major Projects Group Project Manager to align engineering, installation planning, and manufacturing activities for seamless project execution.
• Create training materials and lead sessions to prepare field service engineers and project managers for the complexities of uprate projects, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or equivalent industry experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in the Power Generation Industry, with a preference for nuclear uprate experience.
• Proven experience in Field Service, Project Management, or Engineering roles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience in creating presentations and briefings for management.
• Strong understanding of component design and manufacturing processes, along with the ability to develop tooling to support installation.
• Must be able to pass a security background check for access to US Nuclear power plants
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

About The Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

Jobs & Careers

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