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... for nuclear power plants as well as valves for US Navy submarines and aircraft carriers. Safety and quality are paramount and as the mechanical engineer you will work on a variety of tasks from ...

... for nuclear power plants as well as valves for US Navy submarines and aircraft carriers. Safety and quality are paramount and as the mechanical engineer you will work on a variety of tasks from ...

... for nuclear power plants as well as valves for US Navy submarines and aircraft carriers. Safety and quality are paramount and as the mechanical engineer you will work on a variety of tasks from ...

PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER - NUCLEAR Job Summary The Principal Nuclear Engineer- Mechanical in Engineering Services provides governance and oversight for multiple mechanical component activities ...

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How much do mechanical engineer nuclear jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for mechanical engineer nuclear in the United States is $102,878.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,500.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a mechanical engineer nuclear do?

A Mechanical Engineer Nuclear designs, analyzes, and maintains mechanical systems used in nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities. They work on components such as heat exchangers, reactors, turbines, and piping systems to ensure efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. Their role involves performing structural and thermal analysis, troubleshooting equipment issues, and improving system performance. They also collaborate with other engineers and regulatory bodies to uphold nuclear safety standards.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a mechanical engineer nuclear?

Mechanical Engineer Nuclear professionals frequently engage in designing, evaluating, and maintaining mechanical systems within nuclear facilities, such as reactors, cooling systems, and pressure vessels. Their daily tasks may include performing safety analyses, preparing technical reports, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (including electrical engineers and safety specialists), and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The work environment can range from office-based design work to on-site inspections and troubleshooting. These engineers play a crucial role in preventing mechanical failures and ensuring operational safety, making their contributions vital to the ongoing success and safety of nuclear power operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the mechanical engineer nuclear position, and why are they important?

Mechanical Engineer Nuclear roles require a strong background in mechanical engineering principles, thermodynamics, and materials science, usually supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering and relevant nuclear experience. Familiarity with industry-standard CAD software, nuclear codes and regulations (like ASME and NRC), and often professional licensure such as a PE or FE is critical. Standout candidates demonstrate analytical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and robust teamwork and communication abilities. These skills collectively ensure safety, compliance, and reliability in the highly regulated and technical nuclear engineering environment.

Can a mechanical engineer work as a nuclear engineer?

A mechanical engineer can transition to a nuclear engineering role by gaining specialized knowledge in nuclear systems, radiation safety, and reactor design, often through additional training or certification. Both roles require understanding of thermodynamics, materials, and engineering principles, but nuclear engineers typically have a background in nuclear physics or nuclear engineering programs.

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Infographic showing various Mechanical Engineer Nuclear job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,878 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Power

Black & Veatch

Olathe, KS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Black & Veatch rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 452 rated engineering


Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 116754 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

  • Design mechanical systems supporting new nuclear power plant designs or modifications to operating nuclear power plants. 
  • Work collaboratively with various design engineering execution teams across the US. 
  • Perform all aspects of mechanical system design engineering and analysis for assigned systems of responsibility. 
  • Function in a responsible engineer capacity which includes:
    • Actively seekto understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership.
    • Provide technical direction and guidance to others.
    • Assigntasks to and coordinatewith other internal/external team members on complex projects.
    • Performcomplex research and developrecommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
    • Understand, manage,and adhereto project budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
    • Initiate contact with other disciplines as needed to ensure proper workflow sequence. 
The Team

Black & Veatch is engaged with securing nuclear energy's future through our commitment to the current operating fleet and to the new build market, including the latest advanced reactor designs.  We are fully committed to assisting our clients meet the needs of a global nuclear power industry with quality engineering and turnkey Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) solutions.  We find innovative solutions that add value to our client's complex projects and their bottom line.  Black & Veatch delivers both cost and schedule certainty for our clients in a competitive market environment, so they can focus on operating the plants safely.  In the domestic market, we utilize the Standard Design Process to deliver complete design modification packages to support plant betterment projects.  Safety, both industrial safety and nuclear safety, is of the highest priority in every stage of project execution.

Key Responsibilities
  • Continues developing knowledge and may provide guidance and direction on design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. Provides technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
  • Independently applies knowledge and complies with B&V quality program relative to assigned tasks.  May be responsible for ensuring compliance with B&V quality program.  Provides related guidance and direction to others. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
  • Prepares a variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects.  Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. May oversee collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work.  Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.  Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Independently applies advanced engineering techniques and analysis problems and methods. Actively delegates appropriate tasks to lower level team members to develop depth of project execution staff. Reviews lower level engineering work or assignments. Is responsible for one or more of the following:  leading production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project.
  • Actively coordinates with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects.
  • Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers on low to moderately complex projects. Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on low to moderately complex projects. Provides support to business development or pursuit activities and may offer other services to clients
  • Recognized as a technical specialist and has knowledge and skill set to provide consultation and guidance to project teams in a particular practice area. May design a complete project of moderately complex scope or support multiple projects on the complex technical challenges. Actively fosters knowledge management and provides mentoring. May develop and apply advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems.
  • Typically assists with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required. May participate in career planning, and learning and development.  Actively mentors lower level professionals and identifies successors to train in the specifics of their role.
  • May assist with resource management strategy. May have responsibility of engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline.   May be accountable for some administrative responsibilities that include but aren't limited to:
    • Ensuring policies, procedures and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for work group.
    • Ensuring adherence to corporate and division programs.
    • Approving timesheets and expense reports. 
Preferred Qualifications

Desired experience for this position includes expertise in some of the following areas: 

  • Nuclear Power Plant System design 
  • Condensate and Feedwater systems 
  • Cooling water, including closed cycle systems 
  • High Pressure / Intermediate Pressure / Low / Auxiliary Steam systems 
  • Instrument and/or Service Air Systems 
  • Demineralized (DM) water supply and make up systems. 
  • Service and Potablewater supply system 
  • P&ID development 
  • Performing calculations such aspipe sizing calculations, pipe thickness calculations, pump sizing calculation, control valve sizing calculations, heat exchanger sizing, atm. tank sizing etc. 
  • Preparation of technical specifications for mechanical equipment, piping, and valves. 
  • Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations related to nuclear power plants. 
  • Written technical Communications. 
  • Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable codes, standards, and regulations related to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants. 
Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Work Environment/Physical Demands
  • This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
  • This role may require up to 20% travel

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Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

  • State of Maryland:

$126,423 - 230,328

Salary Plan
REG: Registered Engineering
Job Grade
016

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915