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Project Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls

$105.4k - $170k

ENERCON

Overview

Join us as an Instrumentation & Controls Project Engineer, where growth opportunities abound. Your role will involve developing winning engineering proposals with technical staff, executing projects within budget and schedule constraints, and maintaining robust client relationships. With your proven management skills, you'll oversee project schedules, financials, and reporting while actively supporting marketing endeavors to propel business growth. If you have 6 years of nuclear work experience as an instrumentation & controls engineer or a project manager and are ready to drive success, we encourage you to read more about this exciting opportunity. This role is available in the following locations:

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta)
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Onsite in Athens, AL
  • Naperville, IL (Suburb of Chicago)
  • Onsite in Spring City, TN
  • Onsite in Soddy Daisy, TN
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Tysons Corners, VA
  • Other office locations or remote may be considered for candidates with significant experience
Responsibilities

Imagine a day where you lead dynamic design engineering projects, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions on time and within budget. You'll be at the forefront, crafting technical proposals, managing client relationships, and driving project success, all while shaping the future of our industry through your leadership and expertise.
  • Visionary Leadership & Team Coordination : Spearhead dynamic teams to drive innovative design solutions, ensuring exceptional quality and impactful outcomes
  • Engineering Innovation : Collaborate with technical staff to develop winning, highly technical, engineering proposals
  • Strategic Project Mastery : Orchestrate projects with precision, delivering on time and within budget
  • Financial Stewardship & Performance Insight : Navigate project financials with confidence, providing clear insights and ensuring optimal performance at every step
  • Client Engagement & Relationship Building : Forge lasting partnerships, acting as the trusted liaison to guide projects to success and exceed client goals
  • Business Growth & Opportunity Leadership : Drive growth by identifying new opportunities, shaping compelling proposals, and fueling future success #LI-MB1
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or relevant Engineering OR PMP Certification and 10 years' applicable experience
  • I&C Design Engineering experience with the modification and implementation process, calculations, specifications, etc. in power facilities
  • Minimum of 6 years' experience in the nuclear or power industries as an I&C Engineer or Project Manager
  • Professional Engineer Licensure strongly preferred
  • Ability to understand and work with budget and accounting processes
  • Excellent organizational, time management, strategic planning, writing, communication, decision-making, and presentation skills
  • Effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to work across disciplines and teams
  • Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to gain and maintain unescorted access at nuclear sites
  • Ability to travel between 10-15% of the time; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks

Compensation Range

USD $105,400.00 - USD $170,000.00 /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.

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 hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. 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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