Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy • Chattanooga, TN

2d • $118,023 - $180,313 • Hybrid

About The Position

This lead-level engineering position offers challenging opportunities in Mechanical Engineering and career advancement. The role leads mechanical design engineering efforts on a multidisciplinary project design team, applying mechanical engineering expertise to the design and analysis of special-purpose equipment, pressure vessels, and interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements. The position allows for a hybrid arrangement, with a mix of work from home and in the office.

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.
• At least 10 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, the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, and ASME AG-1.
• Experience with finite element analysis or advanced engineering software, such as ANSYS, AutoPIPE, Datacor/AFT flow simulation, Hourly Analysis Program, or Trace 700.
• 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 where relevant but is not required unless identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design engineering efforts on a multidisciplinary project design team.
• Apply mechanical engineering expertise to the design and analysis of special-purpose equipment, pressure vessels, and 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 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 completion within budget and on schedule.
• Interface directly with customers in project meetings.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health 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 participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior