Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

2d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lead-level mechanical engineering role supporting mission-critical projects. The position leads mechanical design engineering efforts on multidisciplinary project teams, applying mechanical engineering expertise to special-purpose equipment, pressure vessels, interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements. Work includes preparing and reviewing calculations, mechanical designs, specifications, reports, and studies, as well as documenting design input for drawing production. The engineer monitors assigned staff on technical matters, mentors junior engineers, and maintains work within project schedules and budgets. The position also involves developing budgets, schedules, and work plans for single-discipline or simple-scope projects; communicating with vendors; and participating directly in customer project meetings. The position offers a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in-office work. The role is part of Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division, which provides engineering design and consulting support to U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories. Work may support environmental cleanup, nuclear waste treatment, storage and disposal, or the safe handling and processing of 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.
12 or more years of progressive responsible experience in mechanical engineering, 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, preferably 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.
Experience with software such as ANSYS, AutoPIPE, Datacor/AFT flow simulation, Hourly Analysis Program, or Trace 700.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies, including AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, 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, interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements.
Monitor assigned staff on technical matters pertinent 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 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.