Balance of Plant Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
The Balance of Plant Senior Mechanical Engineer will support nuclear power plant systems design, including engineering analyses and evaluations, modification packages, functional mechanical drawings, technical specifications, procurement documents, vendor bid evaluations, and studies for modifications to operating nuclear power plants. Analyses may include hydraulic, heat transfer, and heat balance work supporting plant modifications and operations. The role may also involve developing cost estimates for small to mid-sized client-requested scopes, visiting client offices or plant sites to coordinate with clients and present engineering task updates, and leading engineering project teams. The position is part of Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing; small modular and advanced reactors; reactor restart projects; life extensions and digital modernization of existing plants; coal-to-nuclear initiatives; and international nuclear new-build projects. Employees may use data, automation, AI, and other digital tools where appropriate, while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- At least 5 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 work authorization in the United States 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 unless otherwise specified.
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 other drawings for nuclear power plant systems.
- Prepare or review technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment.
- Perform vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment.
- Conduct 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 task and status updates.
- 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
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
