Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lead-level mechanical engineering position with a hybrid work arrangement combining work from home and office work. The role offers challenging opportunities in mechanical engineering and potential for career advancement. The engineer leads mechanical design efforts on multidisciplinary project teams, applying expertise to the design and analysis of special-purpose equipment, pressure vessels, and interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements. The role also includes project planning, customer interaction, and mentoring junior engineers.

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's or master's degree 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.
10 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 codes, standards, and regulations applicable to mechanical engineering design, such as ASME B31 piping codes, 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.
Department of Energy 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.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design engineering efforts on multidisciplinary project design teams.
Design and analyze special-purpose equipment, pressure vessels, interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements.
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 clear, complete specifications.
Prepare and review reports and studies.
Develop budgets, schedules, and work plans for single-discipline, simple-scope projects; monitor work to ensure completion within budget and on schedule.
Interface directly with customers in project meetings.
Mentor junior engineers.