Principal Power Uprate Analysis Engineer

Principal Power Uprate Analysis Engineer

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Join ENERCON as a Principal Power Uprate Analysis Engineer and play a key role in advancing nuclear energy solutions across the country. In this leadership‑level position, you’ll leverage your expertise to guide complex engineering projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the safe and efficient implementation of power uprates at nuclear facilities.

We invest in our people—whether your career path leads toward technical mastery, project leadership, or people management, we provide the resources and support to help you grow.

We’re looking for engineers who bring a combination of technical depth, leadership capability, and a passion for nuclear innovation. Ideal candidates will have prior experience supporting power uprate projects and a strong foundation in nuclear systems and plant operations.

We encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity and become part of our innovative and impactful team—where your work will help bring more nuclear power to the market. This role can be based out of any of our nuclear office locations, and remote work will be considered for strong candidates not located near an office.

• As a Principal Engineer, you’ll be a subject matter expert in power uprate evaluations and implementation. You’ll work on dynamic, high‑impact projects that require deep knowledge of nuclear systems engineering, plant design analysis, and design modifications.
• Legacy & Leadership:
  Pass on your expertise and shape the next generation of nuclear professionals.
• Strategic Impact:
  Power uprates are a key part of the U.S. clean energy strategy, driving reactor output and extending plant lifespans.
• Influence &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with senior stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and multidisciplinary teams to guide high‑impact projects.
• Mentorship & Culture Building:
  Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Design Margin Evaluation:
  Conduct detailed engineering studies to assess available design margins across nuclear plant systems.
• System Impact Analysis:
  Evaluate impact of increased power levels on plant systems, identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions.
• Modification Identification & Scoping:
  Determine necessary plant modifications, develop scopes of work, and support cost‑benefit analyses.
• Cross‑Disciplinary Coordination:
  Collaborate with design engineering, licensing, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Prepare technical reports, design change packages, and presentations for stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Vendor & Contractor Interface:
  Support engagement with external vendors and contractors for specialized studies and equipment upgrades.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or related discipline) from an ABET accredited university.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in nuclear engineering, with a focus on power uprates.
• PE license or progress toward licensure is a plus.
• Experience evaluating large‑scale power generation systems following industry accepted electrical codes and standards such as IEEE, IEC, NEC, and NERC; preferably in nuclear.
• Proficiency in understanding highly technical topics using textbooks, white papers, and industry studies.
• Experience performing engineering studies and analysis in Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil/Structural disciplines, including load flow, short‑circuit, thermal‑hydraulic modeling, and structural load assessments.

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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.

• Enjoy full benefits for you and your dependents starting day one, no waiting period.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and alternative schedules.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license support and incentives.
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