Engineer V Mechanical - Nuclear

Shape the Future of Nuclear Engineering with Zachry Nuclear

Zachry Nuclear Engineering (ZNE) is seeking an experienced Engineer V, Mechanical to join our growing engineering team in Stonington, CT, Charlotte, NC, or Perry, OH.

At Zachry Nuclear Engineering, our engineers support some of the nation's most critical energy infrastructure through engineering design, plant modernization initiatives, system modifications, equipment upgrades, and technical consulting services for commercial nuclear power clients.

As an Engineer V, Mechanical, you will serve as a senior technical contributor responsible for solving complex engineering challenges, guiding project teams, mentoring engineers, supporting utility clients, and contributing to strategic engineering initiatives. This role provides an opportunity to influence engineering solutions that improve plant safety, reliability, and long-term operational success across the nuclear industry.

Position Summary

The Engineer V, Mechanical independently performs advanced engineering and design activities supporting commercial nuclear power plants and related facilities.

The successful candidate applies advanced engineering knowledge and professional judgment to resolve complex technical issues, lead major engineering assignments, and develop solutions to challenges impacting plant safety, reliability, operability, and regulatory compliance.

This role serves as a senior technical resource for project teams and clients while providing technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight. The Engineer V contributes to engineering excellence, proposal development, project success, and organizational growth through the application of specialized technical expertise and sound engineering judgment.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead engineering activities for complex mechanical engineering projects supporting commercial nuclear power plants.
• Independently develop engineering approaches and solutions for challenging technical issues and plant modification initiatives.
• Perform and review advanced engineering calculations, analyses, evaluations, engineering change packages, and technical reports.
• Review engineering products for technical adequacy, quality, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Serve as a technical specialist in assigned areas of expertise.
• Support development of engineering standards, best practices, and technical processes.

Plant Systems & Engineering Evaluations

• Evaluate plant systems, equipment performance, and operational challenges.
• Investigate equipment failures, reliability concerns, and emergent plant issues.
• Develop recommendations that improve safety, reliability, maintainability, and operational performance.
• Support engineering evaluations associated with long-term plant operation, asset management strategies, and modernization efforts.
• Apply engineering principles, industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements to technical solutions.

Project Leadership

• Lead significant engineering assignments and portions of major projects.
• Coordinate engineering activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Direct technical aspects of assigned project work and engineering deliverables.
• Plan and manage work assignments to support project schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Support proposal development activities, including technical scope definition, engineering estimates, and project planning efforts.
• Serve as a technical lead and resource to project stakeholders throughout project execution.

Client Leadership

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with utility clients and project stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, engineering workshops, and project planning activities.
• Present engineering recommendations, technical evaluations, and project results to clients and review boards.
• Support the development of client-focused engineering solutions that address operational and business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource during project execution and client interactions.

Organizational Leadership

• Mentor and support the development of junior and mid-level engineers.
• Assist with employee development through technical coaching, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Support engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote technical excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organization.