Project Engineer Jobs in Jacksonville, FL

Job Summary:
CORYS Inc. is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join our Nuclear Power Simulation Group in Jacksonville, FL. This role supports the development and delivery of high-fidelity training simulators used in the nuclear power industry.

The Project Engineer will contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering projects, while supporting the development and maintenance of simulation models of plant fluid systems. This role requires a strong technical foundation in mechanical or electrical engineering, including engineering system analysis, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a project-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of engineering experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to balance technical modeling work, project coordination, and quality assurance responsibilities. Candidates should be comfortable working in a collaborative engineering environment and demonstrate strong problem-solving and planning capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering projects related to nuclear power plant simulation systems.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain simulation models of fluid systems using CORYS’ proprietary modeling environment.
• Apply engineering principles, including thermodynamics or electrical theory, to accurately represent plant behavior in simulation models.
• Assist with project scheduling, documentation, and progress tracking to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
• Apply quality assurance (QA) processes and engineering best practices to verify the accuracy and reliability of models and system behavior.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and develop practical solutions to keep projects progressing on schedule.
• Collaborate with engineers, software developers, and project stakeholders to integrate simulation models into full-scope training systems.
• Communicate project status, technical issues, and progress updates clearly to internal teams and project stakeholders.
• Participate in customer meetings, simulator testing, and product delivery activities, including occasional short-term travel to client sites.
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation standards, and engineering best practices.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline required.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in a technical or project-based environment.
• Strong background in thermodynamics or electrical theory.
• Familiarity with mathematical modeling, numerical methods, or simulation-based engineering tools.
• Basic coding or programming experience (e.g., C++, FORTRAN, Python, or similar technical languages).
• Experience supporting engineering QA processes or validation of technical systems.
• Demonstrated project coordination or project management capability.

Job Type:

• Full-time
• Hybrid remote schedule available
• Jacksonville, FL office
• Travel < 10%

Salary:

$85,000 - $100,000 per year

Benefits:

• Vacation / PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• AD&D
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
  
• Bonus Program
• Employee Assistant Program
• Pet-Friendly office

About CORYS, Inc.

CORYS Inc. is the global leader in power, rail, and hydrocarbon training simulation solutions. Our cutting-edge simulation modeling, services, upgrades, and commitment to customer service have driven industry standards for over 20 years. CORYS Inc. is a subsidiary of CORYS SAS, located in Grenoble, France. CORYS is the largest simulator company in the world, with over 250 employees serving the power, transportation, and hydrocarbon industries by providing full-scope training simulators as well as simulator support and upgrade services (850 systems in operation worldwide).

CORYS combines the skills of engineers, physicists, trainers, software developers, graphic designers, and modeling experts to create innovative training and engineering simulators and solutions to address the operational requirements of our customers.