Job Description

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Chattanooga, TN. This is a full-time direct-hire hybrid assignment with our client. This position offers a competitive package including benefits, vacation, and holidays.

Overview of YOUR role as a Lead Mechanical Engineer

Our client is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their nuclear services team and support the design, analysis, and construction of nuclear facilities. This is a strategic growth opportunity to lead the Nuclear Division Mechanical Engineering discipline and contribute to a growing commercial nuclear project portfolio.

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer YOU will:

• Oversee proposal development and mentor engineers on deliverables for nuclear projects
• Serve as technical point of contact and lead discipline-specific engineering teams
• Prepare and review design change packages and scoping documents
• Conduct field walkdowns and perform mechanical design activities
• Interface with clients and internal teams under a matrixed organization
• Support project engineering efforts for multi-discipline proposals and act as Project Engineer as needed

YOU are the ideal Lead Mechanical Engineer candidate if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• PE license (required)
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical engineering experience
• At least 4 years of experience in nuclear design (commercial or DOE)
• Experience with Industry Standard Design Procedure IP-ENG-001
• Knowledge of ASME, ANSI, API, and NFPA codes
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel to plant sites (approx. 6–8 days/month)

It’s a BONUS if you have:

• Master’s degree or other advanced degree in engineering
• Experience with multiple operating nuclear clients and vendors
• Previous unescorted access to operating or construction nuclear plants
• Proficiency with software tools such as Bluebeam, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Vault, Plant3D, Inventor, ReCap, SolidWorks, or FARO Scene

About Our CLIENT

Our client is a woman- and minority-owned, full-service engineering, procurement, and project management firm specializing in power generation and delivery services. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, our client serves a wide range of industries including power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial, and municipal sectors. With over 1,000 associates, our client is large enough to perform complex projects yet small enough to provide personalized service. Their Nuclear Services Division delivers high-quality engineering and design solutions for both operating and new reactor facilities, integrating seamlessly with the firm’s electrical, civil, and structural design teams. our client has consistently ranked in EC&M’s Top 10 Electrical Design Firms since 2012.

Who WE Are

RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States. Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals.

RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.

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