Engineer
This engineering role at Confidential Client supports nuclear plant operations by performing engineering and technical tasks under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position involves contributing to the design, build, and operation of nuclear facilities, including emergency response and outage support, with opportunities for entry or mid-level engineers to grow within a leading clean energy company.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, energy & utilities (nuclear power generation).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is a hands-on engineering role supporting safe, reliable operations at a nuclear power facility. Working under supervision, you will complete engineering and technical assignments that keep plant systems compliant with safety analyses, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.
- Assure engineering products meet applicable safety analyses, industry codes, and regulatory requirements
- Perform engineering and technical tasks assigned by supervision
- Support routine engineering work functions and documentation
- Participate in emergency response, departmental coverage, call-outs, and outage support as needed
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement plant modifications and support reliability initiatives
Who We’re Looking For
We are hiring for both Entry-Level (E01) and Mid-Level (E02) Engineer placements. Candidates should be detail-oriented, safety-focused, and able to follow engineering processes in a regulated environment.
Minimum qualifications — Entry Level (E01)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Nuclear)
- Ability to meet minimum/unescorted access requirements and favorable medical/exam/testing per role
Minimum qualifications — Mid Level (E02)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Nuclear)
- 2 years of nuclear or related engineering experience
- Ability to meet minimum/unescorted access requirements and favorable medical/exam/testing per role
Preferred
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or similar credential
Compensation & Benefits
- Entry-Level: $87,000 per year
- Mid-Level: $92,700 — $114,000 per year
Ranges are annual and based on experience. The confidential client offers a comprehensive total rewards package, which may include bonus programs, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase programs, medical/dental/vision benefits, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and other wellbeing resources.
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Downingtown, PA (on-site work at nuclear facility)
- Employment Type: Full-time
Legal & Other Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The confidential client will not sponsor applicants for this role now or in the future (unless otherwise stated during the hiring process).
- Candidates must be able to meet site-specific access, medical, and background requirements, including unescorted access as applicable.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities. Contact Careertakes if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
Why Apply Through Careertakes
Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruitment partner for a confidential client in the energy & utilities (nuclear power generation) industry. When you apply through our platform you may also be matched to similar roles across our network.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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