Mechanical Engineer - Project Leader

Title: Mechanical Engineer - Project Lead 

Location (city and state at minimum): Chicago, Mpls, Phoenix, and Warrenville. Will consider fully remote for a senior candidate.

Job Description:

You will be involved in nuclear power plant systems design, including preparation or review of:

Modification packages for operating nuclear power plants

Functional mechanical drawings and/or drawings for nuclear power plant systems

Engineering analyses and evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems

Technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment

Vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment

Studies and options evaluations for modifications to operating nuclear power plants

In addition, you will have the opportunity to:

Develop engineering cost estimates for small to mid-sized client-requested work scopes

Visit client office and/or plant site locations to interface with the client and make presentations related to engineering tasks and status

Lead engineering project teams

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program

A minimum of 12 years of experience in the nuclear power industry

Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants

PE license is beneficial, but not required

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Job Details
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Type
Contract
Ref
259547
Posted
24 JUL 2025
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