Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Amarillo, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

This is a remote, lead-level engineering position with the expectation that the employee be located near Amarillo, Texas. The role offers challenging mechanical engineering work and opportunities for career advancement. The engineer leads mechanical design efforts on multidisciplinary project teams, applying expertise to special-purpose equipment, pressure vessels, interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements. The role includes monitoring assigned staff on technical matters, managing work within project schedules and budgets, and directly interfacing with customers in project meetings. Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides engineering design and consulting support to contractors managing and operating U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories. Projects may support environmental cleanup related to the legacy nuclear weapons production complex or preservation of the country’s nuclear deterrent. Work includes designing facilities, systems, and equipment for treating, storing, and disposing of nuclear waste and for safely handling and processing nuclear material.

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 12 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 and Pressure Vessel Code, and ASME AG-1.
Experience with finite element analysis or advanced engineering software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
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 but not required unless identified elsewhere in the job description.

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.
Monitor assigned staff on technical matters related to project assignments.
Keep assigned tasks within schedule and budget to meet project needs.
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 clear, complete specifications.
Prepare and review reports and studies.
Develop budgets, schedules, and work plans for single-discipline or simple-scope projects, and monitor own work to ensure completion within budget and schedule.
Interface directly with customers in project meetings.
Mentor junior engineers.