Principal Engineer
Enercon
Our Federal Services Group is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the team. ENERCON Federal Services provides engineering design support across multiple DOE fronts, ranging from cutting-edge nuclear waste clean-up projects, next generation nuclear power generation research, and projects supporting America's nuclear deterrent. Our work covers both nuclear and non-nuclear facilities as well as facility-related infrastructure. If you have 15 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, we encourage you to read more about this exciting opportunity. This role is located in Aiken, SC.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Principal Engineer, you'll lead cross-disciplinary collaboration, guiding projects from design to successful field execution. With a focus on excellence and teamwork, you'll solve complex challenges and inspire your team to achieve outstanding results.
- Collaboration & Coordination : Oversee the technical coordination of multi-discipline engineering projects. Interface with various engineering disciplines
- Design & Estimating : Prepare design studies, scopes, and engineering estimates
- Procurement & Specifications : Develop equipment procurement specs, evaluate bids, and select equipment
- Technical Expertise : Perform engineering calculations and solve complex technical problems
- Field Engagement : Travel for client interfacing, walkdowns, field installation support, and start-up
- Leadership & Motivation : Lead teams with a positive attitude to achieve project goals aligned with ENERCON's excellence standards #LI-SH7 #LI-PJS
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum 15 years of design engineering experience doing the following:
- Preparing engineering calculations/analyses, design drawings and engineering reports
- Applying engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components
- Producing procurement specifications and construction specifications
- Attending project meetings and performing field walkdowns
- Mentoring junior engineers
- Construction Administration Oversight experience strongly desired with experience:
- Ensuring the contractor builds according to technical specifications and drawings
- Managing project records, such as site visits, reports, and manuals
- Acting as the liaison between the project owner, engineers, and contractors
- Identifying potential issues early and managing contract risks
- Finalizing, reviewing, and approving project documentation
- Good writing, presentation and communication skills
- Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Professional Engineering License preferred
- Familiarity with DOE design engineering projects is preferred
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Approximate travel of 10% as needed
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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