Mechanical Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Seattle, WA

8d•Remote

About The Position

This remote role offers the opportunity to manage projects involving engineers, designers, controls, and scheduling professionals in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing nuclear power plant modifications. The position requires coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the project execution lifecycle. Responsibilities include project execution, resource coordination, accountability for safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience, team management and mentorship, client relationship building, and risk control. The role also involves preparing technical reports and analyzing issues for improvement.

Requirements

BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program with academic coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfers.
Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
10+ years of experience in a technical field (engineering, construction, planning, etc.).
5+ years of experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
Schedule development and management.
Budget management.

Nice To Haves

Construction management or a management/business degree.
Engineering design experience a plus.
PMP Certification is a plus.
MBA is a plus.
Experience writing proposals is a plus.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

Manage project(s) consisting of engineers, designers, controls and scheduling professionals involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing nuclear power plant modifications.
Coordinate with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution.
Responsible for project execution, coordination of resources from each discipline as required.
Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle.
Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability.
Mentor and coach team members.
Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client task engineers and stakeholders.
Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items.
Identify and control construction risk.
Recognize, identify, track and control change.
Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors.
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.