Project Engineer - Southeast

Enercon Services, Inc.; Kennesaw, Charlotte, Birmingham (GA, NC, AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon’s Southeast Nuclear Services Group is seeking a highly experienced Project Engineer to lead design and integration for advanced nuclear generation technologies. The role involves guiding projects from conceptual design through construction deliverables and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, plant layout, and industry standards, with travel up to 15%. Location options include Kennesaw, GA; Charlotte, NC; or Birmingham, AL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Senior Engineer: minimum 6 years of experience in power generation engineering including nuclear plants.
• Principal Engineer: minimum 10+ years in power generation including nuclear plants with 3–5 years in a lead or principal engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline engineering efforts for nuclear power generation projects from conceptual design through construction deliverables.
• Oversee key engineering deliverables including P&IDs, plant layouts, equipment specifications, and system interface documents.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, environmental, electrical, structural, nuclear, and I&C teams; manage vendor relationships and evaluate major equipment packages.
• Interface with project management to define engineering scope, WBS, schedules, and risk matrix; support project controls and budgeting.
• Provide technical mentorship focusing on quality, development, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Project Management

Cross-Discipline Coordination

Systems Engineering

Nuclear Power

Client Interface

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

ENERCON’s Southeast Nuclear Services Group is seeking a highly experienced Project Engineer to lead the design and integration for emerging advanced nuclear generation technologies. The role involves working on all aspects of nuclear plant design as well as providing consulting services to utilities, project developers, and nuclear technology vendors. The Principal Project Engineer serves as the engineering leader on assigned projects fostering engineering excellence through technical oversight, leadership, multi-discipline collaboration, client interface, and project execution.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, plant layout, industrial standards, and equipment/system integration, with proven leadership in cross-functional project teams. This role may include responsibility for mentoring and providing day‑to‑day technical oversight of a small number of less experienced design engineers, focusing on capability development and technical excellence.This role offers flexibility in the following locations:

• Kennesaw, GA (preferred)


• Charlotte, NC


• Birmingham, AL

Responsibilities

ENERCON’s Southeast Group provides engineering services in support of nuclear power plants.

• Engineering Leadership: Lead multi-discipline engineering efforts for nuclear power generation projects from conceptual design through issued for construction deliverables. Ensure design in compliance with industry standards, codes, and safety regulations. Provide technical leadership during construction, commissioning, and startup phases


• Deliverables & Design Oversight:Oversee and review key engineering deliverables, including system design documents, P&IDs, plant layouts, equipment specifications, and system interface documents, ensuring technical consistency and constructability


• Cross-Discipline Coordination:Coordinate with mechanical, civil, environmental, electrical, structural, nuclear, and I&C engineering teams to ensure seamless integration across disciplines. Manage vendor relationships and oversee technical evaluations of major equipment packages


• Project Management Interface:Interface with project management to define engineering scope, work breakdown structures, schedules, and risk matrix, and provide regular technical input for project controls. Collaborate with construction partners to coordinate design/construction interfaces and schedule alignment. Support proposal development and budgeting activities


• Mentorship & Development:Provide technical mentorship focusing on technical quality, professional development, and knowledge transfer #LI-SH7

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university


• Senior Engineer: Minimum 6 years of experience in power generation engineering including nuclear plants, steam turbine, HRSG systems, combined-cycle power plants, etc.


• Principal Engineer: Minimum 10+ years exp in power generation including nuclear plants, steam turbine, HRSG systems, combined-cycle power plants, etc. 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 applicable industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, NFPA) as applied to power generation facilities


• Familiarity and experience 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; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs

Preferred Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred


• Experience in the commercial nuclear power industry

Compensation Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /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 compensationexpected 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 may be 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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