Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
The Lead Mechanical Engineer will support nuclear power plant systems design, including the preparation or review of modification packages, functional mechanical drawings, engineering analyses and evaluations, technical specifications, procurement documents, vendor bid evaluations, and studies and options evaluations for modifications to operating plants. The role may also develop engineering cost estimates for small to mid-sized client-requested scopes, visit client offices or plant sites to interface with clients and present engineering task and status updates, and lead engineering project teams. The position is within Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, advanced reactor technologies, and new-build projects. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant, with professional judgment and review.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- At least 10 years of experience in the power industry.
- Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations applicable to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- A PE license is beneficial but not required.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant; not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.
Responsibilities
- Prepare or review modification packages for operating nuclear power plants.
- Prepare or review functional mechanical drawings and drawings for nuclear power plant systems.
- Prepare or review engineering analyses and evaluations supporting plant modifications and operation of plant systems.
- Prepare or review technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment.
- Conduct vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment.
- Perform studies and options evaluations for modifications to operating nuclear power plants.
- Develop engineering cost estimates for small to mid-sized client-requested work scopes.
- Visit client offices and/or plant sites to interface with clients and present engineering task and status information.
- Lead engineering project teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- 401(k).
- Pre-tax commuter account.
- Merit Scholarship Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Corporate charitable giving program.
- Tuition assistance.
- First Professional Licensure Bonus.
- Employee Referral Bonus.
- Paid annual personal/sick time (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible positions may include participation in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
