Mechanical Engineer - Project Lead

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Project Lead to support its Energy & Industrial Group. The role leads mechanical engineering design teams, develops integrated systems designs, prepares specifications and engineering studies, reviews technical work, and coordinates with project stakeholders and clients on heavy industrial plant projects.

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for leading the Mechanical Engineering design efforts for a team of junior and senior engineers and designers
• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues
• Act as the Mechanical team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work
• Develop integrated systems designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work
• Prepare technical specifications for mechanical engineering equipment
• Prepare engineering studies
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design
• Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required
• Ten or more years experience in the design of mechanical engineering systems for non-commercial, heavy industrial plants (power, oil & gas, or chemical), with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, modifications, or replacements; Experience must include the selection of equipment, piping materials, control philosophy, and the preparation of performance sizing calculations and specifications
• Three or more years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design
• Able to create design schematics, such as flow diagrams and P&IDs, using computer design software
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others
• PE license
• We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position
• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Construction and start-up experience a plus
• Commissioning experience a plus