Mechanical Project Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Project Engineer – Nuclear Power

Multiple Openings | 12 Month contract - Hire

Locations

Chicago, IL (preferred), Minneapolis, MN, Denver/Englewood, CO, Pittsburgh, PA, Charlotte, NC, Richland, WA, Wilmington, NC, and Chattanooga, TN.

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Mechanical Responsible Engineers to support nuclear power projects involving mechanical facility upgrades, plant modifications, engineering design, and project execution.

This role will serve as a key technical and project liaison between engineering teams, plant stakeholders, construction personnel, and vendors. The ideal candidate will have commercial nuclear experience, a strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, and the desire to grow into a future leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial scope development through engineering design, procurement, installation, testing, turnover, and final closeout.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, plant stakeholders, contractors, and vendors.
• Review engineering drawings, calculations, technical specifications, work orders, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Provide field engineering and onsite construction support, including plant walkdowns and design verification.
• Coordinate Engineering Changes (ECs), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, safety, quality, and overall performance.
• Identify project risks, manage scope changes, and resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff, with opportunities to develop into a team leadership role.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program. Mechanical Engineering preferred; Chemical or Industrial Engineering may be considered.
• 5–15 years of nuclear industry experience , preferably in direct commercial nuclear power or utility environments.
• 6+ years of engineering design, analysis, project management, or project coordination experience.
• Demonstrated cradle-to-grave project experience, from initial scope development through installation and final closeout.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and serving as a technical liaison between clients, vendors, and construction teams.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, design calculations, technical specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nuclear engineering professional looking to take ownership of complex projects, contribute to a growing engineering organization, and advance into a future leadership role.