Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial
About The Position
The Lead Mechanical Engineer will lead a team of engineers and designers through detailed mechanical engineering design phases for energy and industrial projects. The role involves developing integrated system designs for power plants and oil and gas facilities, preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, equipment specifications, material and equipment lists, piping drawings, studies, and technical reports, and independently reviewing other team members’ work. The engineer will coordinate with project teams, clients, suppliers, and commercial sales, provide technical guidance and mentorship, contribute to company standards, and evaluate existing facilities for upgrades and replacements. Travel to client or vendor offices and plant sites may be required for design reviews, construction coordination, field verification, or commissioning support. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office work required three days per week. Sargent & Lundy’s Energy & Industrial Group provides engineering services for power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects, including plant design, upgrades, renewable energy, energy storage, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
- At least 10 years of experience designing mechanical engineering systems for non-commercial heavy industrial plants in power, oil and gas, or chemical sectors, including integrated detailed system design for new plants, modifications, or replacements.
- Experience selecting equipment and piping materials and developing control philosophies, performance sizing calculations, and specifications.
- At least 3 years of experience leading an engineering design team through all phases of project design.
- Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems used in systems design.
- Ability to create design schematics, such as flow diagrams and P&IDs, using computer design software.
- Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
- Experience reviewing design drawings prepared by others.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to earn a PE license.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience with combined-cycle or simple-cycle power plants, RICE power plants, compressor stations, meter stations, pump stations, pipeline installation, natural gas processing plants, central gathering facilities, or CO2 capture.
- Experience with API spacing guidelines, P&ID development, piping design review, process/hydraulic calculations, equipment specification, operational reviews, PHA participation, constructability reviews, schedule planning, HDD bore design, or corrosion protection.
- Construction and start-up experience.
- Commissioning experience.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee junior and senior engineers and designers in coordinating detailed mechanical engineering design phases.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues.
- Develop integrated designs for power plant systems, including primary steam/water cycle and secondary balance-of-plant systems.
- Develop designs for oil and gas systems and facilities, including compressor, meter, and pump stations; pipelines; gas processing plants; wellhead systems; central gathering facilities; and CO2/CCUS facilities.
- Prepare and review calculations for equipment sizing, optimization evaluations, and equipment selection.
- Prepare and review technical specifications for mechanical engineering equipment.
- Prepare and review material lists, equipment lists, and line lists.
- Review piping drawings, including isometrics, composites, plans, sections, and elevations.
- Prepare and review engineering studies and technical reports.
- Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawings.
- Coordinate with and guide engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely designs.
- Review existing facilities, recommend upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
- Share knowledge with experienced engineers through peer learning and the company’s Communities of Practice.
- Mentor and develop less experienced engineers.
- Work directly with customers and interface with the commercial sales team while providing project-team oversight and direction.
- Travel as needed to client and vendor offices or plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, field verification, or commissioning support.
- Provide input and oversight for company standards.
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.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
