Senior Nuclear Engineering Authority

ENERCON; Shaker Heights (OH); Remote; USD 178,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is seeking a Nuclear Chief Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for the Nuclear Engineering organization. You will lead a cross-disciplinary team of engineers and SMEs, guiding design, analysis, and engineering governance for commercial nuclear power, federal programs, and new nuclear initiatives.

The role requires 25+ years in engineering, 10+ years of leadership, and a PE license, with travel ~15%. Locations include multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of engineering experience in commercial nuclear power, design, licensing, or plant operations.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership managing engineering organizations or discipline teams.
• Demonstrated SME in Mechanical, Structural, Nuclear, Electrical or Controls engineering across disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of NRC regulations, licensing, design control, and nuclear QA programs.
• Proven ability to influence technical strategy and mentor senior engineering talent.
• Excellent technical communication to clients, regulators, and executives.
• Travel overnight ~15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the highest level technical authority and SME for engineering disciplines across Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, I&C, and Fire Protection.
• Lead and mentor Chief Engineers, Discipline Leads, and analyses teams; establish engineering standards and procedures.
• Oversee independent reviews, design evaluations, root cause investigations, and specialty analyses for plants and new nuclear projects.
• Direct technical governance including design control, QA, verification, regulatory reviews, and risk-informed decisions.
• Represent ENERCON with utilities, regulators, and industry groups; contribute to standards and initiatives.
• Develop and mentor the next generation of engineering experts and provide professional development.
• Identify emerging technologies and champion innovation in digital engineering and advanced analysis.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Technical communication

NRC regulatory knowledge

Project/discipline leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Nuclear Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

ENERCON is seeking a Nuclear Chief Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for the Nuclear Engineering organization. You will lead a cross-disciplinary team of engineers and SMEs, guiding design, analysis, and engineering governance for commercial nuclear power, federal programs, and new nuclear initiatives.

The role requires 25+ years in engineering, 10+ years of leadership, and a PE license, with travel ~15%. Locations include multiple U.S.