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Principal Engineer, Mechanical

Constellation Energy·Atlanta, Georgia; Annapolis, Maryland; Montgomery, Alabama; Austin, Texas; Granbury, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wharton, Texas; Alexander City, Alabama; Perryman, Maryland; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·Posted today
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Principal Engineer, Mechanical at Constellation Energy provides advanced engineering problem-solving in direct support of nuclear plant operations. This is a senior technical role requiring expertise in mechanical engineering disciplines, applicable industry codes (ASME, etc.), and nuclear regulatory requirements. You'll function at a recognized industry level of expertise, making independent technical decisions that impact plant safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced engineering problem-solving, independent research, and technical analyses supporting plant safety, reliability, maintainability, and availability initiatives
  • Provide in-depth technical expertise on equipment and system problems; recommend solutions, equipment modifications, and new techniques to improve performance, reduce costs, or ensure code/regulatory compliance
  • Develop, review, and approve engineering designs, modifications, and analyses to ensure compliance with applicable safety analyses, ASME codes, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies
  • Lead design modifications, testing programs, and troubleshooting activities; manage configuration management and adherence to standard design criteria
  • Supervise engineering personnel, manage budgets, and coordinate outage planning and execution
  • Provide on-call coverage and direct support during plant outages and emergency situations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
  • 10+ years of professional engineering experience
  • Current access or ability to obtain and maintain required security/access clearance and pass medical examination per position requirements

Desired

  • Minimum 10 years experience in combustion turbine (GE 7HA, Siemens 501G or similar) or steam turbine mechanical engineering and field support
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Master's/PhD in engineering or physical science
  • Recognized fleet/industry expert status
  • Leadership experience: site/corporate (HIT leads, outage project management, issue termination lead, troubleshooting lead) or industry (EPRI committee chair, owners group involvement, industry initiative lead)

Location

On-site at nuclear plant facility with on-call and outage coverage requirements. Salary range: $151,200–$168,000 based on experience.

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationAtlanta, Georgia; Annapolis, Maryland; Montgomery, Alabama; Austin, Texas; Granbury, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wharton, Texas; Alexander City, Alabama; Perryman, Maryland; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

About the company

Constellation Energy

America's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, operating the nation's largest fleet of nuclear power plants across 12 states.

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