Balance of Plant Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 – Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

The Balance of Plant Lead Mechanical Engineer will support nuclear power plant systems design, including engineering analyses and evaluations for plant modifications and operations. The role focuses on hydraulic, heat transfer, and heat balance analyses, as well as preparation and review of modification packages, mechanical drawings, technical specifications, procurement documents, vendor bid evaluations, and studies for operating nuclear power plants.

The position may also involve developing engineering cost estimates for small- to mid-sized client-requested work scopes, visiting client offices or plant sites to interface with clients and present engineering work and status, and leading engineering project teams. The role is part of Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including existing plant life extensions and modernization, advanced reactor technology, and new-build projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least 10 years of experience in the power industry.
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations applicable to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with power uprates and/or turbine-related systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; beneficial but not required.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review engineering analyses and evaluations supporting plant system modifications and operations, particularly hydraulic, heat transfer, and heat balance analyses.
• Prepare or review modification packages for operating nuclear power plants.
• Prepare or review functional mechanical drawings and drawings for nuclear power plant systems.
• Prepare or review technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment.
• Conduct vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment.
• Prepare or review 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 offices and/or plant sites to interface with clients and present engineering tasks and status.
• Lead engineering project teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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.
• Eligible employees may be eligible to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior