Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Englewood, CO

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About The Position

The Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 will work on nuclear power plant systems design, supporting operating plants through engineering modifications, evaluations, and technical documentation. The role may include developing cost estimates for small to mid-sized client-requested work scopes, visiting client offices or plant sites to coordinate with clients and present engineering work and status, and leading engineering project teams. The position is part of Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, advanced reactor technology, small modular reactors, reactor restarts, and international nuclear new-build projects. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical 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.
• Must have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is 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 where relevant, but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

• 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 engineering analyses and evaluations supporting plant modifications and operations.
• Prepare or review technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment.
• Conduct or review 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 tasks and status.
• Lead engineering project teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health 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

What This Job Offers

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