Balance of Plant Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 – Nuclear
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 work focuses on hydraulic, heat transfer, and heat balance analyses, as well as modification packages, mechanical drawings, technical specifications, procurement documents, vendor bid evaluations, and studies for operating nuclear power plants. The role may also include developing engineering cost estimates, visiting client offices or plant sites to present engineering work and status, and leading engineering project teams. The position is part of Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including plant life extensions, digital modernization, reactor technologies, and new-build projects. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant, while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment and review.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science 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.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
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 is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare or review engineering analyses and evaluations supporting modifications and operation of plant systems, including 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.
- Prepare or review 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
