Mid-Level Power Uprate Engineer

Description

• 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.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare technical reports, design change packages, and presentations for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Maintain accurate records of evaluations and decisions.
• Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Work closely with design engineering, licensing, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure alignment on uprate strategy and implementation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Vendor & Contractor Interface: Support engagement with external vendors and contractors for specialized studies, equipment upgrades, and implementation planning.
• Civil/Structural: structural load assessments, seismic and wind evaluations, foundation design reviews, and support modifications for uprate-related equipment

Requirements

• Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, ENERCON and client specific background checks, and annual motor vehicle record (MVR) according to com pany and client policies.
• Electrical: load flow, short circuit, arc flash, equipment protection, sequence of operation, and transient stability
• PE license or progress toward licensure is preferred
• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US without requiring current or future sponsorship.
• Proficiency in understanding highly technical topics in the field of engineering using textbooks, white papers, and industry studies as basis and guidance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline) from an ABET accredited university
• Experience evaluating large scale power generation systems following industry accepted electrical codes and standards such as IEEE, IEC, NEC, and NERC; preferably in nuclear
• Generally has 3+ years of experience performing nuclear power design engineering
• Experience in performing engineering studies and analysis in one or more of the following disciplines:
• Mechanical : thermal-hydraulic evaluations, system flow modeling, pump and valve sizing, and stress analysis

Benefits

• Enjoy full benefits for you and your dependents starting day one, no waiting period
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and alternative schedules
• Leadership Pathways : This role is designed to groom engineers for leadership—whether you choose to specialize technically, lead teams, or guide future uprate studies and modifications.
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer matching
• At Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON), we’re driven by our people—and we’re proud to offer rewarding careers in a culture of excellence. We provide a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities that support your long-term growth.
• Mentorship & Growth : Work alongside senior subject matter experts (SMEs) who will provide hands-on mentorship and help you develop into a future power uprate specialist.
• If a salary range is listed, it reflects the typical range for this full-time position based on the role, level, and location. Individual compensation within the range will be determined by factors such as work location, relevant experience, job-related skills, and education or training.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license support and incentives

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance