Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Any (preference Naperville, IL/Atlanta, GA/Ridgeland, MS)

Are you a seasoned engineer ready to take on complex challenges and lead innovative projects in the energy sector? We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team of experts working on critical modifications to nuclear power generation facilities and plant mechanical system designs for leading energy providers. This role offers you the opportunity to make an immediate impact by applying your technical mastery and collaborating with top-tier engineers across disciplines.

As a Senior Engineer, you will:

• Design and modify key components, ensuring they meet rigorous specifications.
• Lead technical reviews of calculations and design deliverables, while offering guidance and support and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Work directly with customers to define design inputs, solve engineering challenges, and ensure project success.
• Take on technical leadership roles in small to mid-sized projects, using your specialized expertise to deliver results that shape the future of power generation.

This position allows you to make strategic decisions that directly impact the technical, operational, and financial success of projects, all while fostering collaboration and innovation across teams. You’ll have the chance to work autonomously, applying your mature professional judgment to identify solutions and drive projects to completion.

If you hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering, have at least 7 years of relevant experience, and are ready to take the lead on groundbreaking projects, this is the perfect role for you. A Professional Engineering License is preferred but not required, and strong communication skills are essential as you collaborate with colleagues and clients alike.

Join us in driving the future of energy and power generation through expert engineering solutions.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum of 7 years progressively more responsible commercial nuclear experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication with clients, colleagues, and colleagues within other disciplines, project managers, and management.
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants.
• Possesses a technical mastery of engineering principles.
• Demonstrates ability to perform review of complex calculations and design deliverables.
• Professional Engineering License preferred, but not required.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. (i.e. without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future).

Kinectrics AES, Inc. is the U.S. division of Kinectrics, Inc., a leading provider of innovative life cycle management solutions for the global electricity industry. Kinectrics is known worldwide for the technical excellence of its employees, challenging work, opportunity for career growth, and flexible working conditions.

Kinectrics AES provides comprehensive engineering, design, analysis and consulting for the energy sector. Our employees work with customers to solve their most difficult technical challenges in an entrepreneurial business environment, where careers can develop along both technical and managerial paths.

Kinectrics AES, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurances, generous PTO and a 5% match on our 401k plan. Flexible WFH/Office Hybrid work schedule available.

Employee surveys consistently rank Kinectrics as “a great place to work”. Although this phrase may mean different things to different people, Kinectrics is widely recognized as a company that employs some of the best and brightest minds in the energy and utility industry. Learn more at

Join us in driving innovation in engineering in the nuclear industry and make a lasting impact on the future of clean energy. Apply today!

Kinectrics AES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.