Nuclear Physical Security Design Engineer
Enercon
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Birmingham, AL · Posted February 17, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Due to continued growth, ENERCON's Nuclear Services Group has immediate openings for Nuclear Physical Security Design Technicians/Engineers to join our team. In this dynamic role, you’ll forge powerful relationships with both internal teams and external clients, especially in the cutting-edge field of Physical Security, while leading engineering efforts to deliver innovative solutions. You’ll drive project success by solving complex technical challenges, ensuring top-quality results, and guiding your team to exceed customer expectations with every step! This role can be located in the following locations:
King of Prussia, PA
Crane Clean Energy Center – Middletown, PA
Remote in Palo, IA
Palisades – Covert, MI
Birmingham, AL
Naperville, IL (Suburb of Chicago)
Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta)
This role can be Full Time, Part Time, or LTLB (Limited Term Limited Benefits)
Responsibilities
Imagine a day where you’re at the forefront of collaboration, working with engineering teams and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in Physical Security. You lead technical discussions, resolve challenges, and ensure designs meet all requirements. Your guidance keeps projects on track while you research improvements, propose innovations, and provide key updates to senior management—making a real impact and strengthening vital relationships every step of the way.
Relationship Building & Client Interaction : Work interactively with internal engineering and external clients to develop strong relationships, particularly in Physical Security. Ability to interface with site physical security management and engineering stakeholders
Engineering Support & Technical Leadership : Provide direct engineering support to project engineering staff to ensure design products satisfy customer expectations, contract requirements, and regulatory requirements. Provide technical leadership and support to engineering staff. Guide and review deliverables, review progress, and update senior management, as needed
Issue Resolution & Quality Assurance : Facilitate resolution of inter-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary technical and quality issues. Research and assess best practices, proposing methods and improvements
Project Planning & Execution : Plan and direct the timely execution of assigned engineering activities. Work with the Project Engineer (PE), engineering supervision, and project management to provide timely updates of progress, challenges, and implementation #LI-MB1
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred, HS Diploma/GED and equivalent relevant experience is required
A minimum of 6 years of relevant design engineering and or technician experience is required for this role
Experience with AIM or NSMART security platforms is highly preferred
Must have experience in the design, installation, and testing of large scale (complete systems) digital control and computer monitoring system upgrades at power plants Types of upgrades include replacement of Turbine/Generator Control Systems with DCS platforms, process computer, and cybersecurity systems
Nuclear plant design experience and/or field experience working for a nuclear QA Program preferred
Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, Visio, Access and PowerPoint
Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data
Knowledge of Physical Security related principles, standards, and regulations
An ability to perform walkdowns across multiple areas at a nuclear power plant and to provide feedback to the engineers on deviations from plant equipment when compared with plant drawings (i.e. as-built walkdowns)
Demonstrated leadership ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including demonstrated ability to present to clients
Ability to travel to client sites for meetings and walkdowns, approximately 30% of the time
Senior level should be familiar with the Standard Design Process and Digital Engineering Guide
#LI-MB1
Compensation Range
USD $120,000.00 - USD $165,000.00 /Yr. Additional Information
ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.
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Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.
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Imagine a day where you’re at the forefront of collaboration, working with engineering teams and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in Physical Security. You lead technical discussions, resolve challenges, and ensure designs meet all requirements. Your guidance keeps projects on track while you research improvements, propose innovations, and provide key updates to senior management—making a real impact and strengthening vital relationships every step of the way.
Relationship Building & Client Interaction : Work interactively with internal engineering and external clients to develop strong relationships, particularly in Physical Security. Ability to interface with site physical security management and engineering stakeholders
Engineering Support & Technical Leadership : Provide direct engineering support to project engineering staff to ensure design products satisfy customer expectations, contract requirements, and regulatory requirements. Provide technical leadership and support to engineering staff. Guide and review deliverables, review progress, and update senior management, as needed
Issue Resolution & Quality Assurance : Facilitate resolution of inter-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary technical and quality issues. Research and assess best practices, proposing methods and improvements
Project Planning & Execution : Plan and direct the timely execution of assigned engineering activities. Work with the Project Engineer (PE), engineering supervision, and project management to provide timely updates of progress, challenges, and implementation #LI-MB1
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred, HS Diploma/GED and equivalent relevant experience is required
A minimum of 6 years of relevant design engineering and or technician experience is required for this role
Experience with AIM or NSMART security platforms is highly preferred
Must have experience in the design, installation, and testing of large scale (complete systems) digital control and computer monitoring system upgrades at power plants Types of upgrades include replacement of Turbine/Generator Control Systems with DCS platforms, process computer, and cybersecurity systems
Nuclear plant design experience and/or field experience working for a nuclear QA Program preferred
Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, Visio, Access and PowerPoint
Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data
Knowledge of Physical Security related principles, standards, and regulations
An ability to perform walkdowns across multiple areas at a nuclear power plant and to provide feedback to the engineers on deviations from plant equipment when compared with plant drawings (i.e. as-built walkdowns)
Demonstrated leadership ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including demonstrated ability to present to clients
Ability to travel to client sites for meetings and walkdowns, approximately 30% of the time
Senior level should be familiar with the Standard Design Process and Digital Engineering Guide
#LI-MB1