Senior Nuclear Mechanical Engineering Lead

ENERCON; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON's Mechanical Analysis team seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead and oversee engineering analyses for nuclear facilities and industrial systems. This role ensures regulatory and standards compliance, drives engineering excellence, and mentors engineers to strengthen leadership and technical capabilities.

The role involves coordinating with clients, project managers, and leaders to align resources, manage risk, and deliver high-quality technical deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 6 years of design engineering experience in power generation, nuclear power or heavy industrial with preference for 2 years in a leadership role.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time; travel duration may vary.
• Ability to motivate the team and lead effectively.
• Must be able to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear power plant.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers and subject matter experts performing engineering analyses for nuclear power generation and other industrial facilities.
• Ensure analyses, calculations, and reports comply with industry codes and standards.
• Maintain and improve organizational capabilities, methodologies, tools, and processes to meet client needs.
• Provide technical oversight and approval of complex engineering analyses.
• Support business development by engaging with clients and contributing to proposals.
• Ensure work products meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff and contribute to succession planning.
• Foster a strong nuclear safety culture with conservative decision-making and compliance.
• Interface with clients, regulators, auditors, and leadership on technical issues and performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE License

Tools

Nuclear codes & standards

Job description

ENERCON's Mechanical Analysis team seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead and oversee engineering analyses for nuclear facilities and industrial systems. This role ensures regulatory and standards compliance, drives engineering excellence, and mentors engineers to strengthen leadership and technical capabilities.

The role involves coordinating with clients, project managers, and leaders to align resources, manage risk, and deliver high-quality technical deliverables.