Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Amarillo, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

This remote, lead-level engineering position is expected to be located near Amarillo, Texas. The engineer leads mechanical design efforts on multidisciplinary project teams, applying mechanical engineering expertise to the design and analysis of special-purpose equipment, pressure vessels, and interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements. The role offers challenging mechanical engineering work and opportunities for career advancement. The position includes preparing and reviewing calculations, mechanical systems and equipment designs, design inputs for drawing production, equipment specifications, and reports and studies. The engineer develops budgets, schedules, and work plans for single-discipline or simple-scope projects, monitors work to keep it within budget and schedule, communicates with vendors, interfaces directly with customers in project meetings, and mentors junior engineers. Sargent & Lundy values appropriate use of technology to improve work and deliver high-quality client outcomes. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools as relevant, while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment and review.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, machine design, or thermal systems.
At least 10 years of progressive, responsible mechanical engineering experience, ideally in a nuclear environment.
Experience producing engineering designs and analyses for piping, pressure vessels, HVAC, and/or radioactive material handling systems.
Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations applicable to mechanical engineering design, such as ASME B31 piping codes, the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, and ASME AG-1.
Experience with Finite Element Analysis or advanced engineering software such as ANSYS, AutoPIPE, Datacor/AFT flow simulation, Hourly Analysis Program, or Trace 700.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Department of Energy experience.
Commercial or Navy field engineering and construction experience.
Experience with CAD software such as Solidworks, Inventor, Microstation, or AutoCAD.
Programming or scripting experience, such as Python, MATLAB, Mathcad, or advanced Excel.
Experience with glovebox and hot cell design.
Interest in learning and effectively using relevant emerging technologies.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design engineering efforts on a multidisciplinary project design team.
Design and analyze special-purpose equipment, pressure vessels, interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements.
Prepare and review complex calculations.
Prepare and review mechanical systems and equipment designs.
Prepare documented design input for drawing production, including P&IDs, machine layouts, and general arrangements.
Prepare and review equipment specifications, and communicate with vendors through clear and complete specifications.
Prepare and review reports and studies.
Develop budgets, schedules, and project work plans for single-discipline or simple-scope projects.
Monitor own work to ensure it is completed within budget and on schedule.
Interface directly with customers in project meetings.
Mentor junior engineers.