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 — Power Generation (Nuclear).

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

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Role summary

Confidential Client is seeking Mechanical Engineers (Entry, Mid, or Senior levels) to support nuclear power plant engineering and operations in Quakertown, PA. Work will focus on engineering analysis, technical problem solving, design/support of plant systems, configuration management, and outage/emergency response activities.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide in-depth mechanical engineering expertise to develop, manage, and implement engineering analyses, programs, and corrective actions.
• Investigate and resolve equipment and system problems; provide technical consultation and recommendations.
• Manage engineering tasks from scoping through implementation, ensuring proper configuration control and documentation.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, studies, and analyses using standard design criteria, industry codes, and regulations.
• Recommend improvements in equipment, materials, and techniques to optimize performance, reduce costs, and comply with regulatory changes.
• Participate in outage support, emergency response, cross-departmental coverage, and other assigned duties as required.

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Compensation & Benefits

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

Ranges are annual and based on experience. Confidential Client offers a competitive total rewards package that may include bonus eligibility, 401(k) match, stock purchase program, medical/dental/vision, paid time off, disability and life insurance, and other wellbeing benefits.

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Minimum Qualifications

Minimums vary by level:

Entry Level (E01)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Nuclear).
• Ability to meet site access and medical requirements, where applicable.

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 site access and medical requirements, where applicable.

Senior Level (E03)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Nuclear).
• ~5 years of nuclear or related engineering experience.
• Ability to meet site access and medical requirements, where applicable.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Nuclear Modification Design Process (NMDP).
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or working toward registration.
• Advanced technical degree (M.S., Ph.D.) or relevant graduate coursework.
• Prior nuclear plant experience and strong knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.

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Additional Requirements & Work Environment

• This position supports nuclear plant operations and will typically require on-site presence at the Quakertown, PA location; candidates must be prepared for possible outage work, call-outs, and emergency response duties.
• Some roles require maintaining unescorted access and meeting medical/fitness-for-duty standards consistent with plant requirements.
• Employment is subject to company policies and any regulatory clearances required for work at nuclear facilities.

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Keywords & Search Terms

• Mechanical Engineer Quakertown PA
• Nuclear engineer Quakertown
• Mechanical engineering plant operations
• Nuclear plant outages
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration

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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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