Mechanical Engineer

Location: Baxley

Job#: 3033143

Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Design / Project Engineer

Nuclear Power Plant Modifications

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design / Project Engineer with 5-10 years of experience supporting nuclear power plant modification and capital improvement projects. This role will serve as a Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) and will perform Owner Acceptance Reviews, providing technical leadership and oversight for complex mechanical design and project execution efforts, including extended power uprate-related work.

Key Responsibilities

* Support nuclear power plant modification and capital improvement projects

* Perform Owner Acceptance Reviews for mechanical engineering designs and deliverables

* Serve as the Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) for assigned mechanical scopes

* Lead or support mechanical design activities, including reviews of calculations, specifications, and drawings

* Ensure compliance with applicable nuclear, regulatory, and industry engineering standards

* Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary engineering teams, project management, and stakeholders

* Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the project lifecycle, from design through implementation

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering (required)

* 5-10 years of mechanical engineering experience in a nuclear power plant environment

* Experience supporting nuclear plant modifications and capital projects

* Proven experience performing Owner Acceptance Reviews

* Demonstrated ability to serve in a Responsible Design Engineer role

* Strong technical, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience supporting Extended Power Uprate (EPU) initiatives

* Familiarity with nuclear design control, configuration management, and QA processes

* Experience working in highly regulated environments

Work Environment

* Engineering and project-based role within a regulated nuclear utility environment

* Collaboration with cross-functional engineering and project teams

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process.  for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Baxley, GA, US

Job Type:

Engineering and Technicians

Date Posted:

May 6, 2026

Pay Range:

$30 - $40 per hour

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