Mechanical Engineer - Senior-Level

Sargent & Lundy•Casper, WY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior-Level Mechanical Engineer leads mechanical engineering design efforts for teams of engineers and designers, working on challenging assignments involving investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of mechanical engineering issues. The role leads coordination of detailed mechanical design phases, develops integrated systems designs and supporting calculations, prepares equipment specifications and engineering studies, and independently reviews calculations and drawings prepared by others. The engineer coordinates with and provides guidance to colleagues, project managers, clients, and suppliers to deliver complete, timely designs. The position also reviews existing facilities to recommend upgrades or replacements and presents findings to clients and peers. The role includes mentoring less experienced engineers and sharing knowledge through Sargent & Lundy’s peer-learning systems and Communities of Practice. This position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position. The role is part of the Energy & Industrial Group, which delivers engineering solutions for power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
Five or more years of experience designing mechanical engineering systems for non-commercial heavy industrial plants, with power plant experience essential; oil and gas or chemical plant experience is valued.
Experience with integrated, detailed system design for new plants, modifications, or replacements, including equipment selection, piping materials, control philosophy, supporting calculations, and specifications.
Ability to lead preliminary engineering studies evaluating multiple solutions to a client’s problem or need.
Sound technical judgment and technical writing skills.
Experience preparing high-level bills of materials and equipment lists for estimating.
Three or more years of experience leading an engineering design team through all phases of capital projects or small- to medium-sized plant services projects.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience in oil and gas or chemical plants.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical engineering design efforts for a team of junior and senior engineers and designers.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues.
Coordinate detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work as the Mechanical team lead.
Develop integrated systems designs and perform supporting calculations.
Prepare technical specifications for mechanical engineering equipment.
Prepare engineering studies.
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 ensure complete and timely designs.
Review existing facilities, propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
Share knowledge with experienced engineers through Sargent & Lundy’s systems of process and Communities of Practice.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
Communicate and interact with client staff.