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Strategic Mechanical Engineer


Job Category: Misc Engineering
Posted on: 08/03/2026, expires on 10/03/2026 (59 days)
Job reference #: 137911-en-us

Location
Clinton, IL (US-Region III - Mid-West)
Facility Street Address: 8401 Power RD
Facility Zip Code: 61727

Compensation
$102,600.00 - $114,000.00 yearly
How this pay comparestap to see
24th percentile
Bottom quartile for Engineering (staff) in Illinois
Median yearly pay: $114,500/yr. Based on 385 disclosed postings, last 36 months.
Source: pay disclosed in NukeWorker job postings


Employment Type
  • Long Term

About Clinton
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GSA Per Diem (government area reference rate, FY 2026)
$110
Lodging/Night
$68
M&IE/Day
$178
Total/Day
State Unemployment (IL max benefit, US DOL)
$859
Max Weekly
26 wk
Max Duration
$22,334
Max Total
View Clinton Facility Details (Clinton, IL)

Job description

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

 

The Strategic Mechanical Engineer position is based out of our Clinton Clean Energy Center in Clinton, IL.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

 

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $102,600 to $114,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

Responsible for performing engineering and technical tasks, under general supervision, in support of nuclear plant operations.


Primary Duties and Accountabilities

  • Perform engineering and technical tasks as assigned by supervision applying general engineering principles
  • Assure all engineering products prepared are in accordance with applicable safety analyses, industry codes, engineering specifications and all regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of effective processes and techniques at appropriate levels of detail and in compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Recommend format and methodology improvements to standard processes and procedures.
  • Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear) with 3 years of nuclear experience or related engineering experience
  • Must meet additional requirements as outlined in ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014 (4.3.4) Standard, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants".
  • Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in asset reliability, life-cycle management, equipment aging, and risk-informed decision making.
  • Experience performing economic evaluations, business case development, and capital investment analyses (e.g., DCF, NPV, IRR).
  • Experience utilizing engineering analytics, predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and data visualization tools.
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and Business Operations organizations.
  • Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action programs, performance improvement initiatives, and operating experience application.
  • Advanced degree
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • PMP Certification

Description of ideal candidate
PE License, PMP


Other requirements
Degree
Bachelors

Experience
3+ years

Security Clearance
unescorted access

Qualifications
Unspecified


 

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