Principal Nuclear Power Uprate Structural Engineer

Overview

Join ENERCON as a Principal Power Uprate Structural Engineer and play a key role in advancing nuclear energy solutions across the country. In this leadership-level position, you'll leverage your expertise to guide complex engineering projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the safe and efficient implementation of power uprates at nuclear facilities.

We are currently hiring for full-time roles in the following locations: 

• Glendale, AZ 
• San Luis Obispo, CA 
• Kennewick, WA 
• Chattanooga, TN 
• Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta) 
• Naperville, IL (Suburb of Chicago) 
• Overland Park, KS 
• Ft Worth, TX 
• Baton Rouge, LA 
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL 
• Birmingham, AL 
• Remote will be considered for candidates with sufficient experience

Responsibilities

As a valued member of our engineering team, you'll take on meaningful challenges that directly impact the safety, reliability, and performance of our clients' facilities. You'll support the analysis, design, and evaluation of critical structures and components while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities will also include evaluating proposed modifications, preparing technical reports, calculations, and specifications, and communicating findings to project teams, clients, and other key stakeholders. Every task you tackle contributes directly to the safety, reliability, and innovation of our client facilities. You will also need to: 

• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work seamlessly with professionals from various engineering fields, ensuring smooth coordination and integration of designs 
• Lead Design Initiatives: Develop innovative design studies, craft comprehensive project scopes, and produce accurate engineering estimates 
• Innovate Solutions: Tackle complex technical challenges with fresh ideas and creative problem-solving strategies 
• Engage in Field Operations: Embrace opportunities to travel, participate in site walkdowns, oversee field installations, and support system start-ups 
• Inspire Teams: Lead by example, motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals with a positive, results-driven attitude and effective leadership

We invest in our people, whether your career path leads toward technical mastery, project leadership, or people management, we provide the resources and support to help you grow. We're looking for engineers who bring a combination of technical depth, leadership capability, and a passion for nuclear innovation. Ideal candidates will have prior experience supporting power uprate projects and a strong foundation in civil/structural design and plant modifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering from an accredited university
• 10+ years of civil/structural design experience in nuclear or power generation
• Experience evaluating structural impacts of major equipment upgrades and power uprates preferred
• Experience with concrete, steel, seismic and structural analysis
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to lead technical teams and mentor engineers
• US Citizenship required
• Approximate travel of 10% as needed 

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Compensation Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.
Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

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The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting. 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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