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Zachry Group

Principal Engineer, Mechanical - Nuclear

charlotte, NC

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About this opportunity

Zachry Group lists this Principal Engineer, Mechanical - Nuclear opportunity in charlotte, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Overview

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.

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities and Focus

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.

Qualifications

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.

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charlotte, NC, 28245, US

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