Part-Time Mechanical Engineer - Principal Level - Remote

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Overview

Join ENERCON as a Part-Time Principal Mechanical Engineer. We are seeking accomplished Mechanical Engineers at the Principal level to bring their expertise to high-impact projects. This flexible, part-time role (averaging 30 hours or less per week) allows seasoned professionals to continue shaping innovative solutions while maintaining work-life balance. This is a fully remote position.

If you are looking to share your years of knowledge, we encourage you to explore our exciting opportunity and become part of our innovative and impactful team.

What divisions could you work for?

  • Nuclear Services Group (NSG)
  • ENERCON Federal Services (EFS)

Responsibilities

Our Principal Engineers have the opportunity of being part of a multi-discipline engineering team for major projects such as cooling water systems (pumps, motors, control systems, piping, heat exchangers) for existing or new power plants. Other days you may be leading simple design projects such as valve replacements or writing engineering reports (such as corrosion studies or pros and cons of different equipment). You will also:

  • Deliver High-Quality Engineering Documents: Prepare accurate and error-free drawings, sketches, calculations, and analyses that meet industry codes, standards, and regulations, ensuring client needs are met with precision
  • Adhere to Standards: Develop engineering documents in alignment with client, ENERCON, and regulatory requirements while following established procedures, processes, and project directives
  • Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep your knowledge sharp and current with industry codes, standards, safety culture principles, and advanced design techniques tailored to the nuclear sector
  • Commit to Excellence: Produce engineering deliverables that meet stringent quality assurance standards, aligning with project scopes and exceeding client expectations
  • Build Lasting Client Relationships: Establish trust and rapport with clients through clear communication, professional interactions, and the delivery of exceptional engineering solutions
  • Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with other teams to ensure designs are comprehensive, integrated, and consider the needs of all disciplines involved
  • Get Hands-On in the Field: Travel to plant sites to connect with client personnel, conduct on-site walkdowns, and evaluate plant structures, systems, and components firsthand to inform project work #LI-KM1

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent
  • 10 years of prior experience in nuclear or power generation design of mechanical systems
  • Experience in one of the following industries required: engineering/design services, power generation, nuclear power, heavy industrial and government (DOE) projects
  • Nuclear Engineering Change qualifications from any site that can be transferred are preferred
  • 10CFR50.59 Screen and / or Evaluation qualifications that can be transferred are preferred
  • Thermal-hydraulic and design modification experienced desired
  • Demonstrated proficiency in preparation of mechanical calculations
  • Proficient in Word and Excel
  • Good writing, presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams
  • Candidates who have mentorship experience or a desire to mentor early to mid career engineers preferred
  • For our Nuclear positions, must be able to get badged at a nuclear facility and obtain unescorted access
  • For our ENERCON Federal Services positions, must be a US Citizen

Part-time employees are subject to the terms of the Conflict of Interest policy, including but not limited to current or future employment by a direct competitor or client.

Compensation Range

USD $61.48 - USD $85.82 /Hr.

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.

Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role and working here at ENERCON.

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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Skills:
Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Design Services, Government, Heat Exchanger, Hydraulic Engineering, Industry Standards, Industry/Trade Analysis, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Power Generation, Piping, Power Plant, Procedure Development, Pumps, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Team Player, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Willing to Travel, Writing Skills


About the Company:
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