Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Warrenville, IL

3d•$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 includes preparing and reviewing calculations, mechanical systems and equipment designs, specifications, reports, and studies; providing design input for drawings; and communicating with vendors through complete written specifications. The engineer develops budgets, schedules, and work plans for single-discipline or simple-scope projects and monitors work to ensure it is completed within budget and on schedule. The role also interfaces directly with customers in project meetings and mentors junior engineers. The position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and 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.
10 or more years of progressive responsible experience in mechanical engineering, 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, 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 License (PE).
DOE experience, commercial or Navy preferred.
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 unless identified elsewhere.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design engineering efforts on a multidisciplinary project design team.
Apply mechanical engineering expertise to design and analyze 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 via 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 work to ensure it is completed within budget and on schedule.
Interface directly with customers in project meetings.
Mentor junior engineers.