Lead Mechanical Engineer, Power Uprates – Nuclear

October 27

🌽 Illinois – Remote

Although this job is listed in Illinois, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $116.6k - $179.9k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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Sargent & Lundy

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Energy • Engineering • Consulting

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in engineering and design for the power industry, with over 130 years of experience. The company specializes in providing consulting, engineering, design, analysis, and project services for various sectors, including nuclear power, renewable energy, conventional power, oil and gas, and government services. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Sargent & Lundy helps clients navigate complex challenges throughout the lifecycle of their projects, contributing to advancements in energy sustainability and national security.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1891

⚡ Energy

📋 Description

• 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, and plant hazards • Review task reports and equipment evaluations • Review equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection • Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective • Interface with vendors for document reviews • Lead and mentor junior engineering staff

🎯 Requirements

• BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program • 10+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry • Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects • Knowledge in Power Uprates (EPU/SPU/MUR) • Familiarity with Turbine/Generator/AVR/Exciter refurbishments • Understanding of Heat Exchanger Replacement (FWH/MSR/TFP) • Experience with Isophase Bus Duct Transformer/Switchyard NSSS Systems • Licensing Application familiarity • Excellent technical report writing skills • Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving • Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations applying to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants • Proficiency with MS Office applications • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision • Life & Accident Insurance • Disability Coverage • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Back-Up Daycare • FSA & HSA • 401(k) • Pre-Tax Commuter Account • Merit Scholarship Program • Employee Discount Program • Corporate Charitable Giving Program • Tuition Assistance • First Professional Licensure Bonus • Employee Referral Bonus • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST) • Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays • Paid Parental Leave • Paid Bereavement Leave • Flexible Work Arrangements