Mechanical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

This entry-level design engineering position offers challenging opportunities in mechanical engineering and the opportunity for career advancement. The Mechanical Engineer supports multidisciplinary project design teams and contributes to engineering calculations and analyses, design drawings, reports, procurement and construction specifications, project meetings, and field walkdowns. The role is within Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division, which provides engineering design and consulting support to U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories. Projects may involve facilities, systems, and equipment for treating, storing, and disposing of nuclear waste, or safely handling and processing nuclear material. The work supports environmental cleanup and the preservation of the country’s nuclear deterrent. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance. Employees may use relevant digital tools to support engineering and design activities, while remaining accountable for their work and applying professional judgment and review.

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 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.
Knowledge of practical mechanical engineering and technology applications, including systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment used in project design.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce analyses, technical plans, fabrication drawings, and models.
Ability to prepare calculations and reports; excellent technical report-writing skills.
Strong interest in numerical computations and problem-solving.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Related engineering internship or co-op experience.
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and designation as an Engineer in Training.
Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for mechanical engineering calculations.
Programming or scripting experience, such as Python, MATLAB, Mathcad, or advanced Excel.
Experience with CAD software such as Solidworks, Inventor, Microstation, or AutoCAD.
Experience with finite element analysis or advanced engineering software such as ANSYS, AutoPIPE, or Datacor/AFT flow simulation.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Support mechanical design engineering efforts on multidisciplinary project design teams.
Produce engineering calculations, analyses, design drawings, and engineering reports.
Apply mechanical engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components.
Produce procurement specifications and construction specifications for mechanical sections.
Attend project meetings and perform field walkdowns.