Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 for its Nuclear Power Group. The role supports nuclear power plant systems design, including modifications, engineering analyses, equipment procurement, and evaluations, and may involve leading project teams and interfacing with clients.

Responsibilities:

• Modification packages for operating nuclear power plants
• Functional mechanical drawings and/or drawings for nuclear power plant systems
• Engineering analyses and evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems
• Technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment
• Vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment
• Studies and options evaluations for modifications to operating nuclear power plants
• Develop engineering cost estimates for small to mid-sized client-requested work scopes
• Visit client office and/or plant site locations to interface with the client and make presentations related to engineering tasks and status
• Lead engineering project teams

Requirements:

• We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position
• BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program with academic coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfers
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the power industry
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants
• We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role
• PE license is beneficial, but not required
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant