Senior Project Engineer, Nuclear Systems & Integration

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

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.