Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 (Power Uprates) - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer to perform consulting-level engineering work for nuclear power uprates. The role leads technical reviews, proposals and estimates, vendor and client coordination, and mentoring of junior engineering staff.

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:

• This position requires a 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
• We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position
• MSME from an ABET accredited program with a strong academic background
• PE License