Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Augusta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This lead-level engineering position offers challenging opportunities in Mechanical Engineering and the potential for career advancement. The role leads mechanical design engineering 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 position includes reviewing and preparing calculations, designs, specifications, reports, and studies; coordinating assigned staff and project work; and working directly with customers and vendors. The role supports Government Services Division projects for U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories, including facilities, systems, and equipment for nuclear waste treatment, storage, and disposal and for safe handling and processing of nuclear material. The position allows a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship; 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 from an ABET-accredited engineering program, with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, machine design, or thermal systems.
12 or more 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 applicable mechanical engineering design codes, standards, and regulations, 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.
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 specified elsewhere.

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, interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements.
Monitor assigned staff on technical matters related to project assignments and maintain assigned tasks within project schedules and budgets.
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, complete specifications.
Prepare and review reports and studies.
Develop budgets, schedules, and work plans for single-discipline, simple-scope projects; monitor own work to ensure completion within budget and schedule.
Interface directly with customers in project meetings.
Mentor junior engineers.