Senior Mechanical Engineer

Duration:3 years

Schedule: 40 hours week

The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design / Project Engineer with experience in nuclear power plant modification projects. This role involves performing technical reviews and serving in a Responsible Design Engineer capacity to support major capital improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Owner Acceptance Reviews to ensure engineering deliverables meet project and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the Responsible Design Engineer (RDE) for mechanical scope on assigned projects
• Support plant modification and upgrade projects within a nuclear environment
• Review and approve engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, operations, and project management
• Provide technical leadership and resolve engineering issues throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably within nuclear or power generation
• Experience supporting plant modification or capital projects
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and design principles
• Experience performing technical reviews and design approvals
• Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Responsible Design Engineer (RDE)
• Familiarity with nuclear industry codes and standards
• Experience supporting large-scale capital upgrade projects