Sargent & LundyRemote
Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 (Power Uprates) - Nuclear
United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
$117,000 - $180,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
ThermodynamicsHeat transferFluid mechanicsNuclear power industry experiencePower upratesTurbine retrofit projectsPower uprates - EPU/SPU/MURPower uprate pinch point assessmentsTurbine refurbishmentGenerator refurbishmentAVR refurbishmentExciter refurbishmentHeat exchanger replacement - FWH/MSR/TFPIsophase bus ductTransformer/switchyardNSSS systemsLicensing applicationMechanical engineering design for nuclear power plantsCodesstandards for nuclear power plantsMS Office proficiencyAIArtificial IntelligenceAgenticCommunicationProblem Solving
About this role
Sargent & Lundy is a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, focusing on clean energy solutions. They are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to perform consulting work for power uprates in the nuclear industry, manage resources, and mentor junior staff while ensuring client satisfaction through technical discussions and project evaluations.
Responsibilities:
- Perform consulting level work for power uprates in the nuclear industry
- Interface with clients and project teams to present technical discussions and project status
- Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates
- Manage resources/resource loading and develop estimates for task completion and budget development
- Review calculations related to heat balances, power train pumps, heat exchangers, condenser/heat sink, and plant hazards to support client recommendations and reviews
- Review task reports and equipment evaluations that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements
- Review equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to client needs to support the proposed power uprate
- Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective
- Interface with vendors to perform document reviews, ensure equipment compliance with specifications and needs of the plant
- Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on power plant engineering technical tasks
- Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
- Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction
Requirements:
- BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
- 10+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry
- Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects
- Experience and practical knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Power Uprates (EPU/SPU/MUR), Power Uprate pinch point assessments and/or task reports, Turbine / Generator / AVR / Exciter Refurbishments, Heat Exchanger Replacement (FWH/MSR/TFP), Isophase Bus Duct, Transformer/Switchyard, NSSS Systems, Licensing Application
- All assignments require the preparation of calculations and/or reports, and excellent technical report writing skills are essential
- Knowledge of the practical application of mechanical engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to a project design
- Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving
- Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- MSME from an ABET accredited program with a strong academic background
- PE License
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows