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Mechanical Engineer

Job in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35275, USA
Listing for: Pacer Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineer, Safety Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 95000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 95000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Mechanical Engineer SR 1 will provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, including Design Input Requests (DIRs), analysis reviews, task report validation, owner acceptance, and potential plant modifications.

The role will support nuclear power plant engineering activities and requires strong knowledge of nuclear plant systems, operations, engineering, or licensing. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment and supporting Engineering and Design Basis activities associated with Engineering/Power Uprate (EPU) projects.

SKILLS REQUIRED Primary Skills
  • Power Uprate / EPU Projects
  • Engineering Analysis & Calculations
  • Design Changes & Modifications
  • Nuclear Licensing
  • Technical Report Review
Secondary Skills
  • Design Input Requests (DIRs)
  • Configuration Management
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Regulatory Evaluations
  • Technical Writing
  • Multidisciplinary Engineering
  • Owner Acceptance
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Technical Engineering Support
  • Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support Design Input Requests (DIRs), engineering analyses, and technical reviews.
  • Review and validate task reports, engineering calculations, design documents, and technical reports.
  • Support owner acceptance activities and potential plant modifications.
  • Work in a multidisciplinary environment supporting EPU activities.
  • Apply knowledge of nuclear plant systems, operations, engineering, and licensing.
  • Support activities involving plant systems, procedures, and configuration management.
  • Apply understanding of system interactions and plant performance.
  • Support nuclear plant operations activities, including system operation, troubleshooting, procedure use, and plant response.
  • Review engineering analyses, calculations, design changes, design input documents, and technical reports.
  • Support engineering and design basis activities associated with power uprate projects.
  • Evaluate technical considerations related to plant modifications.
  • Support engineering activities involving nuclear plant system performance and interactions.
Nuclear Licensing & Regulatory Support
  • Support nuclear licensing activities and regulatory evaluations.
  • Assist with activities related to NRC submittals.
  • Evaluate licensing impacts associated with plant modifications and power uprate projects.
  • Support engineering activities requiring consideration of applicable nuclear licensing requirements.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
  • 5+ years of commercial nuclear power plant experience.
  • Strong knowledge of nuclear plant systems, operations, engineering, or licensing.
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment supporting EPU activities.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
  • Experience supporting nuclear plant operations, engineering, design, licensing, or modifications.
  • Familiarity with plant systems, procedures, and configuration management.
  • Nuclear plant operations experience, including system operation, troubleshooting, procedure use, and plant response.
  • Experience reviewing engineering analyses, calculations, design changes, design input documents, or technical reports.
  • Strong systems engineering knowledge and understanding of plant system interactions and performance.
  • Experience with power uprate projects, particularly Engineering and Design Basis.
  • Experience supporting nuclear licensing activities, regulatory evaluations, or NRC submittals.
  • Understanding of licensing impacts associated with plant modifications and power uprate projects.
ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS Candidates without direct fleet experience may also be considered with:
  • Experience at another BWR or PWR facility.
  • Direct involvement in an EPU or other power uprate project.
  • Experience with engineering, operations, or licensing considerations related to power uprate implementation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
  • 5+ years of commercial nuclear industry experience.
  • Familiarity with nuclear plant systems, design processes, operations, or licensing.
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills.
EEOC COMPLIANCE

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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