Principal Nuclear Power Uprate Engineer

Overview

Join ENERCON as a Principal Power Uprate Engineer and play a key role in advancing nuclear energy solutions across the country. In this leadership-level position, you’ll leverage your expertise to guide complex engineering projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the safe and efficient implementation of power uprates at nuclear facilities.

We invest in our people—whether your career path leads toward technical mastery, project leadership, or people management, we provide the resources and support to help you grow.

We’re looking for engineers who bring a combination of technical depth, leadership capability, and a passion for nuclear innovation. Ideal candidates will have prior experience supporting power uprate projects and a strong foundation in nuclear systems and plant operations.

We encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity and become part of our innovative and impactful team—where your work will help bring more nuclear power to the market. This role can be based out of any of our nuclear office locations, and remote work will be considered for strong candidates not located near an office.

Responsibilities

As 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

Approximate travel of 10% as needed

#LI-SH7

Compensation Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr. Additional Information

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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.

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As 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

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

Approximate travel of 10% as needed

#LI-SH7