Senior Nuclear Mechanical Engineer – Lead Projects & Design

Day & Zimmermann; Tonopah (NV); On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid maternity leave (100%)

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 4 for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Tonopah, AZ. This onsite role focuses on leading complex projects, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-quality designs across front-end through detailed design stages.

You will develop equipment specs, manage scope, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and oversee cost estimates. PE stamping may be required to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive mechanical engineering experience.
• At least 6 years of direct experience in the EPCm industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers and designers across multiple complex projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Develop innovative mechanical designs, evaluate constructability and lifecycle costs.
• Manage mechanical scope changes within budgets and timelines while maintaining compliance.
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, and process engineers, construction managers, vendors, and clients for seamless integration.
• Estimate staffing needs and schedules to optimize resources for projects and teams.
• Review engineering drawings, calculations, and specs per procedures and standards.
• Apply PE stamp on deliverables when authorized to reinforce quality and accountability.

Skills

Mechanical design

Vendor management

SolidWorks

Cost estimation

MS Office

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Day & Zimmermann is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 4 for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station in Tonopah, AZ. This onsite role focuses on leading complex projects, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-quality designs across front-end through detailed design stages.

You will develop equipment specs, manage scope, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and oversee cost estimates. PE stamping may be required to ensure quality and compliance.