ResponsibilitiesAs a Principal Engineer, you'll be a subject matter expert in power uprate evaluations and implementation. You'll work on dynamic, high-impact projects that require deep knowledge of nuclear systems engineering, plant design analysis, and design modifications. Your work will directly contribute to increasing reactor output while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
- Legacy & Leadership: As a Principal Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to pass on your expertise and shape the next generation of nuclear professionals. Your insights and experience will directly influence how future engineers approach complex challenges in reactor performance and safety
- Strategic Impact: Power uprates are a key part of the U.S. clean energy strategy, driven by recent legislation aimed at accelerating nuclear deployment. These projects are foundational to increasing reactor output and extending plant lifespans
- Influence & Collaboration: You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and multidisciplinary teams to guide high-impact projects. Your voice will help shape technical direction, project strategy, and industry best practices
- Mentorship & Culture Building: Beyond technical leadership, you'll help foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning-ensuring ENERCON remains a trusted partner in the evolving nuclear landscape
- Design Margin Evaluation: Conduct detailed engineering studies to assess available design margins across nuclear plant systems, including reactor core, steam generators, feedwater systems, and electrical infrastructure
- System Impact Analysis: Evaluate the impact of increased power levels on plant systems, components, and structures. Identify potential bottlenecks or limitations and propose engineering solutions
- Modification Identification & Scoping: Determine necessary plant modifications to accommodate the new power level, including mechanical, electrical, and I&C changes. Develop scopes of work and support cost-benefit analyses
- Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Work closely with design engineering, licensing, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure alignment on uprate strategy and implementation
- Documentation & Reporting: Prepare technical reports, design change packages, and presentations for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Maintain accurate records of evaluations and decisions
- Vendor & Contractor Interface: Support engagement with external vendors and contractors for specialized studies, equipment upgrades, and implementation planning #LI-SH7
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or related discipline) from an ABET accredited university
- 10+ years of relevant experience in nuclear engineering, with a focus on power uprates
- PE license or progress toward licensure is a plus
- Experience evaluating large scale power generation systems following industry accepted electrical codes and standards such as IEEE, IEC, NEC, and NERC; preferably in nuclear
- Proficiency in understanding highly technical topics in the field of engineering using textbooks, white papers, and industry studies as basis and guidance
- Experience in performing engineering studies and analysis in one or more of the following disciplines:
- Electrical: load flow, short circuit, arc flash, equipment protection, sequence of operation, and transient stability
- Mechanical: thermal-hydraulic evaluations, system flow modeling, pump and valve sizing, and stress analysis
- Civil/Structural: structural load assessments, seismic and wind evaluations, foundation design reviews, and support modifications for uprate-related equipment
Compensation RangeUSD $130,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.
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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.
