Senior Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear Power Upgrades

Zachry Group

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking an Engineer VI to lead engineering and design activities for nuclear power plant upgrades, modifications, and new generation projects. The role requires extensive knowledge of nuclear systems, regulatory compliance, and project leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will oversee technical evaluations, develop design solutions, manage scope and budgets, and ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in plant performance.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program or Bachelor’s degree plus 15 years of hands-on engineering experience.
  • Minimum 15 years of related engineering experience, including nuclear plant projects.
  • PE license preferred for leadership roles.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
  • Experience with NRC regulations, licensing processes, and plant operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering and design efforts for plant modifications, upgrades, and capital projects.
  • Independently apply engineering methods, standards, procedures, and design criteria.
  • Define project scope, technical requirements, and deliverables.
  • Interface with clients, plant personnel, and stewardship teams.
  • Travel to client sites and perform field walkdowns and investigations.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster cross-discipline collaboration.

Skills

Nuclear systems
Engineering design
Project leadership
Regulatory compliance
Field experience

Education

ABET/EAC-accredited MS in Engineering
Bachelor's in Engineering +15 yrs exp
PE license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint

Job description

Zachry Group is seeking an Engineer VI to lead engineering and design activities for nuclear power plant upgrades, modifications, and new generation projects. The role requires extensive knowledge of nuclear systems, regulatory compliance, and project leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will oversee technical evaluations, develop design solutions, manage scope and budgets, and ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in plant performance.

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