Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Projects

Location: Baxley, GA
Contract- 3 Years

Client- Southern Nuclear

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design / Project Engineer with 5–10 years of experience supporting nuclear power plant modification projects.

This role will support the Hatch Capital Extended Power Uprate (EPU) Project, performing Owner Acceptance Reviews and serving as the Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) for assigned scopes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, nuclear regulatory knowledge, and hands-on experience in plant modification and capital project environments.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Design Oversight

• Perform Owner Acceptance Reviews (OARs) of engineering deliverables.
• Fulfill Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) duties for assigned projects.
• Review and approve design documents, calculations, specifications, and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear design standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.

Nuclear Modification Support

• Support plant modification projects in an operating nuclear facility.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and project management teams.
• Evaluate design impacts on plant systems and operational performance.
• Provide technical input to capital project planning and execution.

Project & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to QA requirements and nuclear regulatory standards.
• Support Extended Power Uprate (EPU) engineering evaluations.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and cross-functional discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Required).
• 5–10 years of experience in nuclear power plant engineering.
• Experience supporting nuclear plant modification projects.
• Experience performing Owner Acceptance Reviews.
• Experience serving as a Responsible Design Engineer (RDE).
• Strong understanding of nuclear codes, standards, and QA processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Extended Power Uprate (EPU) projects.
• Experience in capital project execution within nuclear facilities.
• Familiarity with plant systems such as piping, mechanical equipment, and balance-of-plant systems.