Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Augusta, GA

3d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lead-level mechanical engineering position with a hybrid work arrangement combining work from home and office work. The role offers challenging opportunities in mechanical engineering and career advancement. The engineer leads mechanical design efforts on multidisciplinary project teams, applying expertise to the design and analysis of special-purpose equipment, pressure vessels, and interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements. The position also involves preparing and reviewing calculations, designs, specifications, and reports; providing design input for drawings; and communicating with vendors and customers. The engineer develops budgets, schedules, and work plans for single-discipline or simple-scope projects, monitors their own work, and mentors junior engineers. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. The role requires a BSME or MSME from an ABET-accredited engineering program and at least 10 years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, ideally in a nuclear environment. Relevant experience includes engineering design and analysis for piping, pressure vessels, HVAC, and/or radioactive material handling systems, as well as working knowledge of applicable codes and standards. Sargent & Lundy describes its employee benefits as comprehensive, including healthcare plans, paid time off, and other financial and work-life benefits. The listed compensation range is $118,023–$180,313, and eligible employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.

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.
BSME or MSME in 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 License (PE).
DOE 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 emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design engineering efforts on multidisciplinary project design teams.
Apply mechanical engineering expertise to the design and analysis of special-purpose equipment, pressure vessels, and 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.
Communicate with vendors through clearly written 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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Life and accident insurance.
Disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Back-up daycare.
FSA and 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.