Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Augusta, GA

3d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lead-level mechanical engineering position supporting mission-critical projects and offering opportunities 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, interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements. The position includes technical oversight of assigned staff, preparation and review of engineering calculations, designs, specifications, reports, and studies, as well as project planning and customer interaction. The work is performed in a hybrid arrangement, with a mix of work from home and in-office work. Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides engineering design and consulting support to U.S. Department of Energy sites, national laboratories, and related contractors. Projects may involve facilities, systems, and equipment for treating, storing, and disposing of nuclear waste or safely handling and processing nuclear material. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. Sargent & Lundy offers healthcare coverage, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus. The stated compensation range is $118,023–$180,313.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship; dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
Ability 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 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 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.
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 to the role; 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, 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.
Communicate with vendors through clearly written and 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 schedule.
Interface directly with customers in project meetings.
Mentor junior engineers.