Engineer, Strategic Mechanical – Cordova, IL
The Strategic Mechanical Engineer at Confidential Client supports nuclear plant operations by performing engineering and technical tasks ensuring compliance with safety analyses, industry codes, and regulatory requirements. This role involves contributing to engineering work functions, emergency response duties, and outage support, with opportunities for entry to senior level positions based on experience.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Engineer, Strategic Mechanical to support nuclear plant engineering and operations in Cordova, IL. This role is open at Entry (E01), Mid (E02), and Senior (E03) levels. Candidates will perform engineering and technical tasks in accordance with safety analyses, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Perform engineering and technical tasks under supervision to support nuclear plant operations.
- Prepare and review engineering deliverables that meet safety analyses, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.
- Support ongoing engineering work functions, including documentation, technical evaluations, and implementation support.
- Participate in emergency response, department duty coverage, outage support, and other assignments as needed.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (operations, maintenance, radiation protection, etc.) to resolve engineering issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Note: minimums vary by level. Maintain any site access and medical requirements applicable to the role.
- Entry-Level (E01)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Nuclear).
- Mid-Level (E02)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (as above) plus ~2 years of nuclear or related engineering experience.
- Senior (E03)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (as above) plus ~5 years of nuclear or related engineering experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification.
- Prior experience supporting nuclear plant engineering, safety analyses, or regulatory programs.
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross‑disciplinary teams and support outage activities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Expected salary ranges (base, annual; ranges provided by the client):
- Entry-Level — $87,000
- Mid-Level — $92,700 to $114,000
- Senior — $122,400 to $154,000
- Competitive total rewards package may include bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and wellbeing resources.
- Salary shown reflects the client’s posted ranges for positions in Illinois.
Compliance & Work Requirements
- This is a full‑time position based in Cordova, IL. Candidates must meet site access and medical requirements where applicable (unescorted access, physical/medical screenings, and other regulatory or site‑specific criteria).
- Employment is contingent on satisfying background checks and any client‑required screenings.
- Careertakes and our client comply with applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; notify us if you need an accommodation.
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