Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for its Energy & Industrial Group. The role leads mechanical engineers and designers in coordinating detailed design phases and delivering integrated mechanical systems for heavy industrial projects, including power plants and oil and gas facilities. Work includes new plant design, facility modifications, replacements, equipment selection, calculations, specifications, drawing reviews, and engineering studies. The position also involves independent quality reviews, coordination with clients and suppliers, mentoring less experienced engineers, and providing input on company standards. The role is based on a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. Travel may be required to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, field verification, or commissioning support. Sargent & Lundy 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.
- Experience with integrated, detailed system design for new plants, modifications, or replacements, including equipment selection, piping materials, control philosophy, 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 to execute 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 created by others.
- PE license or ability to earn a PE license.
- Ability to work in the office three days per week on a hybrid schedule.
- Must have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
- Construction and start-up experience.
- Commissioning experience.
- 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 or hydraulic calculations, equipment specification, operational reviews, PHA participation, constructability reviews, schedule planning, HDD bore design, or corrosion protection.
- Interest in learning and using emerging technologies where relevant, such as AI, automation, or programming.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 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 systems designs for planned work, including power plant mechanical systems and oil and gas systems and facilities.
- Prepare and review calculations for equipment sizing, optimization evaluations, and 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 drawing preparation.
- Coordinate with and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to support complete and timely designs.
- Review existing facilities and propose upgrades or replacements; present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
- Share knowledge with experienced engineers through peer learning and Communities of Practice.
- Mentor and support the development of less experienced engineers.
- Work directly with customers, interface with the commercial sales team, and provide oversight and direction to project team members.
- Travel as needed for design reviews, construction coordination, field verification, or facility commissioning support.
- Provide input and oversight on 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.
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
