Mechanical Sales Engineer (Nuclear)

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. We operate with an AI-first mindset.

Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence. We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before.

Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values— Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity —guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate.

TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission. TNC Services, the services division of The Nuclear Company, supports America's existing nuclear fleet by delivering specialized maintenance, outage execution, technical expertise, and workforce solutions. Built on the 25-year legacy of Powerhouse Resources, TNC Services combines proven operational expertise with The Nuclear Company's vision for the future, helping utilities maximize the reliability of today's nuclear fleet while advancing the next generation of nuclear energy.

About The Role

The Mechanical Sales Engineer is responsible for driving business development and expanding TNC Services' Mechanical and Turbine Services portfolio throughout the commercial nuclear power industry, as well as other power generation and industrial markets. This role is focused on identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic customer relationships, and securing new maintenance, outage, and capital project work involving steam turbines, rotating equipment, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, field machining, welding, precision maintenance, mechanical maintenance, and skilled workforce solutions. Working closely with utility leadership, maintenance organizations, engineering groups, outage managers, procurement teams, EPC contractors, and industrial customers, this individual will serve as a trusted technical advisor by understanding customer needs and developing customized service solutions that improve equipment reliability, outage performance, and long-term asset management.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in commercial nuclear mechanical maintenance, turbine services, rotating equipment, or industrial maintenance combined with demonstrated success developing customer relationships and securing new business opportunities. Candidates with previous experience as a Turbine Superintendent, Turbine Field Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, Rotating Equipment Specialist, OEM Field Service Representative, or similar leadership role are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Business Development & Account Management Develop and execute business development strategies to expand TNC Services' Mechanical and Turbine Services business. Identify, pursue, and secure new maintenance, outage, and capital project opportunities within the commercial nuclear industry as well as other power generation and industrial markets.