Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Nuclear Power
Enercon Services
Oak Ridge, TN · Posted November 2, 2026
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Where Oak Ridge, TN ranks
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November 2026
- #5Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Southeast10% · of 77
- #7Best cities for AI-skill jobs in the Southeast12% · of 87
- #7Best cities for mid-career professionals in the Southeast65% · of 87
- #9Best cities for mid-career professionals65% · of 100
- #21Best cities for government jobs69 openings · of 26
- #24Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Southeast117 openings · of 65
Rankings about engineering jobs
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- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
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Pay compared with the market
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How AI is used in this kind of work
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About the job
...Enercon Services, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Nuclear Design Group in Oak Ridge, TN. You’ll contribute to power plant projects, perform design work, and mentor others on senior paths. The role offers full-time employment with opportunities to advance...