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Principal Engineer

Job in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee, 37830, USA
Listing for: Enercon Services, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 185000 USD Yearly USD 140000.00 185000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview

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
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
Compensation Range

USD $ - USD $ /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.

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…

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