Jobs at Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc.

Leads engineering execution for complex power generation projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating engineering deliverables, schedules, budgets, quality, procurement, construction, commissioning, and client interfaces. Reviews technical designs, manages change control and technical risks, ensures compliance with codes and regulatory requirements, and supports constructability, field engineering, audits, and project turnover. Requires extensive EPC or heavy industrial experience, power generation knowledge, and strong technical leadership.

Performs pipe stress analysis for power, petrochemical, and construction projects using applicable ASME codes and pipe stress software. Evaluates stresses, displacements, support loads, and flexibility; designs pipe supports, spring hangers, and expansion joints; prepares calculations, datasheets, and reports; reviews isometrics and support designs; participates in design reviews; and coordinates with internal disciplines and clients in office and construction-site environments.

Leads process engineering and design for energy, chemical, and power projects. Develops PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, hydraulic analyses, equipment specifications, relief systems, and flare headers. Participates in HAZOP and LOPA reviews, evaluates safety and environmental compliance, supervises and mentors engineers, reviews technical work, estimates project resources, and supports reliable equipment operation and business development proposals.

Manages project documentation throughout its lifecycle, including receipt, quality checks, registration, distribution, revision tracking, metadata maintenance, transmittals, and document reporting. Maintains document repositories, templates, distribution matrices, and confidentiality requirements. Coordinates submissions with engineering, procurement, construction teams, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders while supporting project administration and meeting strict accuracy and processing deadlines.

Performs project-specific mechanical engineering and design for industrial systems and equipment. Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, developing CAD and 3D designs for equipment and piping, researching and testing designs, specifying components, supporting fabrication and installation quality, diagnosing equipment failures, recommending modifications, and providing technical training. The role works across office, industrial, warehouse, and construction-site environments.

Leads engineering project delivery excellence and proposal execution for large Power EPC projects. Oversees workforce planning, project staffing, talent acquisition, competency development, succession planning, and performance management for project managers, project engineers, and field engineers. Advises proposal teams on engineering execution strategy, risk, staffing, and integration with EPC functions. Uses lessons learned from engineering, construction, commissioning, safety, scheduling, and productivity to improve future project delivery and proposals.

Owns portfolio-level project performance analytics, KPI development, dashboards, reporting systems, and data governance for a Power EPC organization. Develops executive reports, audits project data quality, leads performance reviews and process improvement initiatives, and supports automation, AI, and digital transformation efforts. Partners cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, construction, project controls, and leadership to improve project delivery performance and decision-making.

Own the full recruiting lifecycle for engineering and design roles across industrial, energy, construction, and related markets. Partner with engineering leaders on hiring strategies, build talent pipelines, source passive candidates, assess applicants, provide market intelligence, negotiate offers, and track recruiting effectiveness. The role is hybrid, supports multiple U.S. locations, and requires up to 25% travel for recruiting initiatives, conferences, networking, and business activities.

Supervise the on-site document control team and implement compliant document management processes using Aconex and Procore. Responsibilities include processing and distributing project documents, maintaining procedures, training staff, overseeing contractors, auditing access, validating metadata and signatures, coordinating documentation across project stakeholders, managing as-built records, and supporting construction handover and closeout. The role also requires strong troubleshooting, communication, organization, and computer skills in construction-site environments.

Leads mechanical engineering and design for nuclear power plant upgrades, modifications, and new generation projects. Develops design specifications and solutions, evaluates systems and equipment, ensures NRC and industry compliance, and reviews engineering deliverables. Manages project scope, schedules, budgets, and quality while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and clients. Provides technical leadership, mentorship, field support, plant walkdowns, startup and troubleshooting assistance, and client-site support.

Installs, dismantles, aligns, repairs, and maintains complex industrial machinery and precision equipment. Uses blueprints, schematics, measuring instruments, rigging devices, lathes, grinders, welding equipment, and power tools to fabricate, position, and secure machinery. Performs preventative maintenance, inspects and documents work, and supports safe equipment movement and installation. Works at heights and in varied weather conditions while following PPE and safety requirements. Provides expertise and direction to helpers and laborers.

Leads engineering execution for combined-cycle power plant EPC projects from notice-to-proceed through commercial operation. Oversees multidisciplinary engineering, procurement support, construction coordination, contract administration, risk management, commissioning, startup, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with technical, environmental, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Lead engineering delivery for EPC combined cycle power plant projects from notice-to-proceed through commercial operation. Oversee detailed engineering, procurement support, construction interface, contract administration, risk mitigation, commissioning support, and stakeholder engagement to ensure compliance with technical, contractual, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Perform cybersecurity implementation and assessment for power plant upgrades and new projects. Tasks include developing DA/CDA lists and assessments, conducting cyber security walkdowns and testing, preparing CSAT presentations, and creating specifications and design documents. Requires familiarity with nuclear codes, NRC regulations, configuration and testing of digital devices, and the ability to lead cyber work on nuclear projects. Travel to client sites and field/office work required.

Perform and lead nuclear power plant cyber security implementation and assessment activities: develop DA/CDA lists, CDA assessments, walkdowns, testing, CSAT presentations, specifications, design criteria, equipment selection, and digital device configuration. Work on project teams, ensure NRC regulations and industry codes/standards compliance, and provide cyber documentation for critical digital assets. Requires prior plant CSS qualification and ability to obtain/maintain unescorted plant access.

Design, specify, and integrate instrumentation and control systems for power and industrial projects. Develop I&C deliverables (I/O lists, loop diagrams, wiring, specs), support PLC/DCS/SCADA design, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, participate in HAZOPs and commissioning, and mentor junior engineers while supporting project execution.

Support cyber security implementation and assessment for nuclear power plant upgrades and projects. Develop DA/CDA lists and assessments, perform walkdowns, testing, and CSAT presentations. Prepare specifications and modification packages, define design scope and criteria, select equipment, configure and test digital devices, and collaborate with engineering teams under supervision. Must follow nuclear codes, standards, and NRC regulations.

Lead design and delivery of instrumentation and control systems for power, utility, and industrial projects. Develop I/O lists, wiring schematics, loop diagrams, control narratives, and specifications. Support PLC/DCS/SCADA design, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, participate in HAZOPs, mentor junior engineers, and support commissioning and field investigations.

Perform civil/structural engineering and design work for power plant upgrades and new projects. Assist senior engineers with evaluations, calculations, modifications, and designs to improve plant performance, safety, and reliability. Work on project teams, perform field walkdowns, and comply with company and nuclear site safety and access requirements.

Position installs, spaces, cuts, bends, and secures reinforcing steel, rods, cables, and wire mesh per blueprints in concrete forms. Works with rod-bending machines, hand tools, and helpers, follows safety/PPE and physical requirements.