Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer at Pacer Group Senior Mechanical Engineer at Pacer Group in Baxley, Georgia Posted in 8 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Title:

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location:

Baxley, GA 31513

Work Arrangement :

Onsite Employment Type :

Contract Duration:

18

Months Domain:

Engineering / Power Systems /

Nuclear Operations Pay Rate:

$75.00/hr. on W2

Schedule:

4/10 Schedule | Monday -

Thursday Deadline:

06/22/2026 Skills Required Primary (Must-Have):

• 10+ years of Engineering Design and Construction Support experience
• Experience with Power Systems and Industrial Engineering environments
• Strong knowledge of Engineering Design Standards and Practices
• Experience preparing Engineering Specifications and Construction Packages
• Project Estimation and Engineering Documentation experience
• Quality Assurance and Engineering Deliverable Review experience
• Contractor Oversight and Technical Leadership experience
• Strong problem-solving and independent decision-making skills
• Experience mentoring and training junior engineers
• Knowledge of engineering software applications and modeling tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in highly regulated industrial environments Secondary (Good to Have):
• Nuclear Industry experience
• Experience with Nuclear Design Engineering Standards
• Familiarity with IPENG Guidance, IEEE 323, Legacy IEEE Standards, and ANSI Standards
• ETAP software experience
• Navy Nuclear experience
• Aerospace Industry experience
• Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Certification
• Reactor Operator Certification
• Experience supporting long-term asset management initiatives Position Overview The Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership and engineering expertise in support of power systems, engineering design, construction activities, maintenance programs, and operational excellence initiatives.

This role is responsible for developing engineering solutions, preparing specifications, reviewing contractor deliverables, supporting project execution, and ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive engineering experience within highly regulated industrial environments and demonstrate strong leadership, mentoring, and technical decision-making capabilities. Roles & Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles, standards, and design criteria to power-related systems
• Develop engineering design options and construction packages
• Prepare engineering specifications, project estimates, and technical documentation
• Review engineering deliverables and ensure quality assurance compliance
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to contractors and project teams
• Support engineering design, construction, maintenance, and operational initiatives
• Mentor and train junior engineers and technical personnel
• Support plant health, reliability, and operational excellence programs
• Participate in strategic planning and long-term asset management initiatives
• Conduct engineering evaluations, troubleshooting, and technical assessments
• Utilize engineering software applications and modeling tools to support project objectives
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, construction, vendors, and engineering teams
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures
• Conduct occasional plant walkdowns and field inspections as required
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls, or related Engineering discipline preferred
• Minimum 10 years of Engineering Design and Construction Support experience
• Experience working in highly regulated industrial environments
• Strong understanding of engineering design, construction, and maintenance processes
• Experience preparing technical specifications, estimates, and engineering documentation
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make independent technical decisions
• Must be eligible to maintain unescorted nuclear facility access Preferred Qualifications
• Nuclear Industry Design Engineering experience
• Experience with Nuclear Design Engineering Standards and Regulatory Requirements
• Familiarity with IPENG Guidance, IEEE 323, Legacy IEEE Standards, and ANSI Standards
• ETAP software experience preferred
• Navy Nuclear or Aerospace Industry experience
• Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Certification preferred
• Reactor Operator Certification preferred
• Previous mentoring and technical leadership experience
• Candidates with management experience and strong hands-on engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply

Benefits:

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k) |

Paid Sick Leave EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Disclaimer:

AI Usage Policy:

Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.