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ENERCON · 3 months ago

Mid-Level Power Uprate Engineer

Kennesaw, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

Enercon Services, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Power Uprate Analysis Engineer to join their team of nuclear professionals. In this role, you will contribute to the evaluation and implementation of power uprates at nuclear facilities, working closely with senior engineers to deliver high-quality technical solutions and gain exposure to a variety of technical challenges.

Environmental ConsultingManufacturingRenewable EnergyWind Energy

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Responsibilities

As a mid-level engineer, you’ll support engineering analyses and design modifications related to power uprates

You’ll collaborate with senior engineers and project teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions while continuing to grow your expertise in nuclear systems and plant operations

Strategic Impact : Power uprates are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of U.S. energy policy, driven by recently passed legislation aimed at accelerating clean energy deployment. This role places you at the center of that transformation. Power uprates are the quickest and most cost-effective way to bring more nuclear power on-line

Career Springboard: With the U.S. targeting a fourfold increase in nuclear capacity—from ~100 GW today to 400 GW by 2050—power uprates are anticipated to only contribute approximately 8 GW. To meet this ambitious goal, the industry will soon shift focus to designing and constructing new reactors, including advanced and small modular reactor technologies. This role positions you to transition seamlessly into those future projects, giving you a front-row seat to the next generation of nuclear development

Mentorship & Growth : Work alongside senior subject matter experts (SMEs) who will provide hands-on mentorship and help you develop into a future power uprate specialist

Leadership Pathways : This role is designed to groom engineers for leadership—whether you choose to specialize technically, lead teams, or guide future uprate studies and modifications

Collaborative Culture : Join a team that values innovation, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement

Design Margin Evaluation: Conduct detailed engineering studies to assess available design margins across nuclear plant systems, including reactor core, steam generators, feedwater systems, and electrical infrastructure

System Impact Analysis: Evaluate the impact of increased power levels on plant systems, components, and structures. Identify potential bottlenecks or limitations and propose engineering solutions

Modification Identification & Scoping: Determine necessary plant modifications to accommodate the new power level, including mechanical, electrical, and I&C changes. Develop scopes of work and support cost-benefit analyses

Cross-Disciplinary Coordination: Work closely with design engineering, licensing, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure alignment on uprate strategy and implementation

Documentation & Reporting: Prepare technical reports, design change packages, and presentations for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Maintain accurate records of evaluations and decisions

Vendor & Contractor Interface: Support engagement with external vendors and contractors for specialized studies, equipment upgrades, and implementation planning

Qualification

Nuclear engineeringPower generation systemsEngineering studiesPE licenseElectrical codesMechanical evaluationsCivil/Structural assessmentsCross-disciplinary coordinationVendor interfaceTechnical reporting

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline) from an ABET accredited university

3+ years of experience performing nuclear power design engineering

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 in the field of engineering using textbooks, white papers, and industry studies as basis and guidance

Experience in performing engineering studies and analysis in one or more of the following disciplines: Electrical: load flow, short circuit, arc flash, equipment protection, sequence of operation, and transient stability; Mechanical: thermal-hydraulic evaluations, system flow modeling, pump and valve sizing, and stress analysis; Civil/Structural: structural load assessments, seismic and wind evaluations, foundation design reviews, and support modifications for uprate-related equipment