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.

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Role Overview

Careertakes is supporting a Confidential Client in the Energy, Oil & Gas industry to hire a Mechanical Engineer (On‑Site) in Morris, IL. This role supports nuclear plant operations and is open at Entry, Mid, and Senior levels. The position requires strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, practical problem solving, and familiarity with applicable industry codes and configuration management practices.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide in‑depth technical engineering expertise to develop, manage, and implement engineering analyses, programs, and corrective actions supporting nuclear plant operations.
• Investigate and resolve equipment and system problems through technical consultation and hands‑on analysis.
• Manage engineering tasks from scoping through closeout, maintaining configuration control and documentation.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and technical deliverables that comply with standard design criteria, codes, and best practices.
• Perform independent research, studies, and engineering analysis to support projects, outages, or modifications.
• Recommend equipment, design improvements or techniques to improve performance, reduce cost, or address code/regulatory changes.
• Support emergency response, outage activities, and departmental coverage as required.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial or related).
• 3+ years of nuclear experience or related engineering experience (Entry/Mid/Sr levels vary — see Compensation).
• Must meet the requirements of ANSI/ANS‑3.1‑2014 (Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants) where applicable.
• Ability to maintain required site access (including medical/fitness-for-duty requirements and background checks).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience producing technical documentation.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at power plants or in heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with configuration management, formal engineering change control, and nuclear/regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards relevant to mechanical systems in power generation.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Entry Level: $87,000 per year
• Mid Level: $92,700 – $114,000 per year
• Senior Level: $122,400 – $154,000 per year

Confidential Client offers a competitive total rewards package including bonus opportunities, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program (if applicable), comprehensive medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and other benefits. Exact benefits and eligibility are provided by the hiring organization.

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Location & Work Type

• On‑site — Morris, IL (60450). Candidates must be willing/able to work at the plant location and meet access and medical screening requirements.

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Notes & Additional Requirements

• This role supports nuclear plant operations; candidates must satisfy site-specific qualification and access criteria (ANSI/ANS and site medical/clearance requirements).
• Careertakes is acting as a third‑party recruiter. Employment will be with the Confidential Client if hired.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification (I‑9) and background checks will be required per law.

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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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