Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Audio Engineering, Best Practices, Business Development, Coaching, Conferences, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Emerging Technology, Engineering, Industry Standards, Industry/Trade Analysis, Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Power, Nuclear Power Generation, Power Plant, Project Estimates, Project Planning, Proposal Development, Quality Engineering, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Standards Development, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Consulting, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Trend Analysis
Technical Leadership
- Serve as technical lead for complex mechanical engineering projects supporting commercial nuclear power plants.
- Provide technical oversight and independent review of engineering calculations, analyses, modifications, specifications, and design packages.
- Develop engineering approaches and solutions for complex technical challenges affecting plant safety, reliability, operability, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide expertise in the evaluation, design, modification, and operation of nuclear plant mechanical systems and equipment.
- Interpret and apply applicable engineering codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and industry guidance.
- Support development and implementation of innovative engineering solutions for modernization and emerging nuclear technologies.
- Perform technical reviews and quality oversight of engineering products produced by project teams.
Client Leadership
- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with utility clients and key stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary technical resource during client meetings, project reviews, technical workshops, and planning efforts.
- Provide technical consultation regarding plant modifications, equipment reliability, design issues, engineering best practices, and nuclear industry challenges.
- Represent Zachry during technical discussions with clients and external organizations..
Organizational Leadership
- Mentor engineers across multiple experience levels and disciplines.
- Support development of technical standards, engineering procedures, and best practices.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer and contribute to the development of future technical leaders.
- Provide technical guidance and coaching to project teams.
- Lead major project teams and provide direction on complex engineering assignments..
Business Development
- Support proposal development activities, including technical scope development, estimating support, and project planning.
- Identify emerging client needs and industry opportunities.
- Assist in the development of engineering solutions that support organizational growth and client success.
- Support strategic initiatives that expand Zachry's capabilities and services.
Industry Engagement
- Maintain awareness of evolving industry trends, technologies, regulations, codes, and standards.
- Participate in professional organizations, technical conferences, standards committees, and industry working groups as appropriate.
- Promote technical excellence and industry leadership throughout the organization.
- Represent Zachry within the broader nuclear engineering community.
Location: Stonington, CT or Charlotte, NC
Travel: Approximately 10-25%
Schedule: Full-Time
About Zachry Nuclear Engineering
Zachry Nuclear Engineering (ZNE), a division of Zachry Group, provides engineering and technical consulting services to the commercial nuclear power industry. Our engineers support some of the nation's most critical energy infrastructure through the delivery of complex engineering solutions, plant modernization initiatives, digital transformation efforts, and technical consulting services.
At Zachry, we are committed to technical excellence, client success, and developing innovative solutions that support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of nuclear facilities. As the nuclear industry continues to evolve-including advancements in plant modernization and emerging technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)-our engineers play a critical role in shaping the future of clean, reliable energy.
We are seeking a Principal Engineer, Mechanical to provide technical leadership and expertise across major client programs, strategic engineering initiatives, and complex nuclear engineering challenges.
Position Summary
The Principal Engineer serves as a senior technical leader and recognized subject matter expert within Zachry Nuclear Engineering. This position provides technical leadership for complex mechanical engineering projects supporting commercial nuclear power generation facilities and serves as a trusted technical advisor to both clients and internal engineering teams.
The successful candidate will possess advanced expertise in mechanical engineering principles and nuclear plant systems and will apply sound engineering judgment to solve complex technical challenges. This individual will work with significant independence while leading major engineering efforts, supporting strategic client initiatives, mentoring developing engineers, and contributing to organizational growth through proposal development and technical planning activities.
The Principal Engineer is expected to represent Zachry professionally with clients, industry organizations, and project stakeholders while maintaining awareness of emerging industry trends, technologies, regulatory developments, and engineering best practices.