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.

Responsibilities

As 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

Qualifications

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

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Compensation Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /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.

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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.

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