Lead Mechanical Engineer, Power Uprates – Nuclear

🕒 August 13

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $118k - $180.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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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

• Perform consulting-level work for nuclear power uprates • 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 task-completion and budget estimates • Review calculations related to heat balances, power train pumps, heat exchangers, condensers/heat sinks, and plant hazards • Review task reports and equipment evaluations for clear, concise technical communication • Review equipment sizing, optimization evaluations, and selection for proposed power uprates • Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective • Interface with vendors for document reviews and equipment compliance • Lead and mentor junior engineering staff • Perform independent reviews of calculations and drawing preparation • Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction • Lead adoption of automation and AI-enabled engineering workflows, including review of automated outputs

🎯 Requirements

• BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program required • 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 • Practical knowledge in one or more areas including power uprates, pinch point assessments, turbine/generator/AVR/exciter refurbishments, heat exchanger replacement, isophase bus duct, transformer/switchyard, or NSSS systems licensing application • Excellent technical report writing skills • Knowledge of mechanical engineering systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment applied to project design • Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving • Working knowledge of nuclear power plant mechanical engineering codes, standards, and regulations • Proficiency with MS Office applications • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Must not require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S. • MSME and PE License valued but not required • Willingness or ability to lead engineers using automation and AI tools • Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel automation oversight 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

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