Mechanical Engineering Consultant 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy•Richland, WA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office. This is a lead-level engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Mechanical Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement. Responsible for multidiscipline project execution, coordination of resources from each discipline as required. Own for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle. In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked. Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required. We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

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 US Government security clearance
BSME or MSME degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, machine design, or thermal systems
15+ years of progressive responsible experience in mechanical engineering ideally in a nuclear environment
5+ years of experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
Experience with producing engineering designs and analysis for piping, pressure vessels, HVAC, and/or radioactive material handling systems
Working knowledge of Codes, Standards, and Regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design (eg., ASME B31 piping Codes, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, ASME AG-1)
Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
Schedule and budget development and management
Experience with CAD software (e.g., Solidworks, Inventor, Microstation, AutoCAD)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer License (PE)
DOE experience preferred; commercial or Navy Field engineering and construction experience
PMP certification
MBA degree
Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

Develop project budgets, schedules, and project work plans; monitor own work to ensure it is completed within budget and on schedule
Prepare and review complex calculations
Prepare and review mechanical systems/equipment designs
Prepare documented design input for drawing production (i.e., P&IDs, machine layouts, general arrangements, etc.)
Prepare and review equipment specifications
Communicate with vendors via clearly written and complete specifications
Prepare and review reports/studies
Mentor junior engineers