At United we are a team of engineers, builders, planners, and thinkers that design and build today’s infrastructure, for tomorrow. We come to work every day committed to drive growth and deliver projects that matter for our clients, ourselves, and our communities. Through our work in the nuclear, conventional generation, renewable and power delivery markets, we create resilient infrastructure to last generations.

Job Description

United is currently seeking a Part-Time Mechanical Engineer to join our team in our Charlotte, NC office. The successful candidate will be working as part of a team of engineers and designers preparing modification packages for mechanical systems serving the nuclear power industry. This position is a Part-Time Variable (PTV) position to support emergent work activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop design modification packages for mechanical systems at a nuclear power plant.
• Perform engineering calculations such as hydraulic analysis, equipment sizing, and pressure loss.
• Develop mechanical design and procurement specifications.
• Prepare engineering drawings such as Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID), General Arrangement (GA), Equipment Plan, Piping Orthographic and Isometric drawings.
• Develop material and workhour estimates as well as engineering and design schedules.
• Exercise sound engineering judgment in assessing problem situations or complex issues, review completed work to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and design criteria.
• Interface with plant stakeholders to determine project scope/requirements, support construction/implementation and start up activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university
• Five (5) years of industry experience in the mechanical engineering field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Duke Energy Nuclear experience

• Three (3) years of experience with mechanical systems associated with the nuclear power industry.
• Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering preferred
• Licensed professional engineer (PE) preferred.

• Able to obtain un-escorted access to a Nuclear Power Plant.

What we offer:

United offers a benefit rich offering to our employees. We provide choices in Medical, Dental and Vision care programs. United assists employees in saving for their future by matching HSA contributions and 401k contributions. Additionally, we offer company paid Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance. United also offers a host of voluntary benefits to employees for items such as hospital indemnity insurance, AD&D, spousal and child life insurance, pet insurance identity theft protection and more! Educational Assistance and First Time Licensure incentives are also available. United supports life balance by offering a competitive PTO program in addition to paid holidays. We also enjoy a great wellness program with regular incentives.

United E&C is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. United believes in each person’s potential, and we will help you reach yours.

Due to the nature of work that United performs, candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.