Lead Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Plant Analysis

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Sargent & Lundy

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1891

🏗️ Construction

🎖️ Defense

⚡ Energy

Construction • Defense • Energy

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.

📋 Description

• Develop and lead licensing basis system and component evaluations for nuclear power uprate projects • Perform consulting-level work for power uprates in the nuclear industry • Prepare and review calculations for heat balances, power train pumps, heat exchangers, condenser/heat sink, and plant hazards • Prepare task reports and equipment evaluations presenting technical information clearly and concisely • Perform equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection • Interface with clients and project teams to present technical discussions and project status • Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates • Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on power plant engineering tasks • Perform independent reviews of 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 • Strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics • 10 or more years of experience in the nuclear power industry • Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects • Experience in balance of plant system and component evaluations, pinch point assessments/task reports, heat balance, power train pumps, heat exchangers, condenser/heat sink, circulating water, and ultimate heat sinks • Excellent technical report writing skills • Knowledge of practical mechanical engineering and technology applications to project design • Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving • Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations applicable to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants • Proficiency with MS Office applications • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • U.S. work authorization required; Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. • MSME from an ABET-accredited program and PE License are valued but not required • Willingness or ability to lead use of automation and AI tools in engineering workflows • Oversight of Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel automation is valued but not required

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision health plans • 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 • Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility