Mechanical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Wilmington, DE

118d • $60,660 - $87,090

About The Position

This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering. You will be preparing calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews, and will conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to project needs. While supporting project teams with other mechanical engineers, you will be involved in system engineering, including the design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems. There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermal systems.
• Knowledge of the practical application of mechanical engineering and technology.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, fabrication drawings, and models.
• Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• Related engineering internship or co-op work experience.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Mechanical Engineering calculations.
• Coursework in power engineering, turbomachinery, and energy conversion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews.
• Conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to project needs.
• Support project teams with other mechanical engineers.
• Involve in system engineering, including the design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree