Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Chattanooga, TN

2d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

This lead-level engineering role provides challenging opportunities in Mechanical Engineering and potential for career advancement. The position 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 work 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 the safe handling and processing of nuclear material. The role includes technical oversight of assigned staff, preparation and review of calculations, designs, specifications, and reports, and coordination with vendors and customers. The position also develops budgets, schedules, and work plans for single-discipline or simple-scope projects, monitors work to meet schedule and budget, and mentors junior engineers. The position allows a hybrid arrangement, with a mix of working from home and in the office. Candidates must be U.S. citizens; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

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 degree 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.
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 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.
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.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required unless specifically identified 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, and interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements.
Monitor assigned staff on technical matters related to project assignments and keep assigned tasks within schedule and budget.
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 it is completed within budget and on schedule.
Interface directly with customers in project meetings.
Mentor junior engineers.