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Engineer, Mechanical / Civil

Confidential Client•Energy & Utilities
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$91,628
South Clinton, Illinois
A Day Ago

The Mechanical/Civil Engineer at Confidential Client provides advanced technical engineering support for nuclear plant operations, focusing on problem-solving, equipment and system troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards. This role involves managing engineering tasks independently, conducting research and analysis, and supporting emergency response and outage activities to maintain safe and efficient plant performance.

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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, Oil & Gas.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide in-depth technical expertise to develop, manage and implement engineering analyses, activities, and programs supporting plant operations.
  • Diagnose, identify and resolve equipment and system problems through technical consultation and direct involvement.
  • Perform complete task management for assigned engineering issues, including preparation of plans, specifications and technical documentation.
  • Apply engineering principles to assigned tasks and ensure work is accurate, complete, and timely while following configuration management processes.
  • Conduct independent research, reviews, studies and technical analyses to support projects and programs.
  • Recommend equipment, methods or design changes to improve performance, simplify construction, reduce cost, or ensure code/regulatory compliance.
  • Support emergency response, outage activities and other duties as assigned, which may include cross-departmental coverage or call-outs.

Qualifications

Note: This position can be filled at Entry (E01), Mid (E02) or Senior (E03) levels. Minimum qualifications are listed separately.

  • Entry Level (E01)

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear).
    • Maintain applicable site access/unescorted access requirements and pass any required medical examinations or testing.
  • Mid Level (E02)

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) plus ~2 years of nuclear or related engineering experience.
    • Maintain applicable site access/unescorted access requirements and pass any required medical examinations or testing.
  • Senior Level (E03)

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) plus ~5 years of nuclear or related engineering experience.
    • Must meet additional requirements as outlined in ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 ("Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants").
    • Maintain applicable site access/unescorted access requirements and pass any required medical examinations or testing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of discipline-specific techniques and the functions performed by the engineering group.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply codes, standards and sound engineering judgment in a nuclear or heavy-industrial environment.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary ranges by level (Confidential Client):
    • Entry Level — $87,000 per year
    • Mid Level — $92,700–$114,000 per year
    • Senior Level — $122,400–$154,000 per year
  • Comprehensive benefits package including bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and wellbeing resources.

Additional Information & Legal

  • Employment Type: Full-time.
  • Location: South Clinton, IL (on-site role at the Confidential Client facility).
  • This role supports nuclear plant operations; candidates must satisfy site-specific access and medical requirements.
  • Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Careertakes.

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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