Mechanical Engineering Consultant 2

Sargent & Lundy•Richland, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a lead-level mechanical engineering position with a hybrid arrangement combining work from home and in-office work. The role offers challenging mechanical engineering work and opportunities for career advancement. The consultant leads multidisciplinary project execution and is accountable for project performance—including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience—throughout the project lifecycle. Work includes developing project budgets, schedules, and plans; preparing and reviewing calculations, designs, specifications, and reports; providing design inputs for drawings; coordinating with vendors; and mentoring junior engineers. The position is part of Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division, which provides engineering design and consulting support to U.S. Department of Energy sites and national laboratories, including DOE Environmental Management and National Nuclear Security Administration projects. Work may support cleanup of legacy nuclear weapons production sites or facilities and systems used to treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste and to safely handle and process nuclear material.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain U.S. Government security clearance.
Bachelor of Science or Master 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.
15 or more years of progressive, responsible mechanical engineering experience, ideally in a nuclear environment.
At least 5 years of experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
Experience producing engineering designs and analyses for piping, pressure vessels, HVAC, and/or radioactive material handling systems.
Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations applicable to mechanical engineering design, such as ASME B31 piping codes, the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, and ASME AG-1.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Experience with schedule and budget development and management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
DOE experience; commercial or Navy experience preferred.
Field engineering and construction experience.
Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, MicroStation, or AutoCAD.
PMP certification.
MBA degree.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary project execution and coordinate resources from each discipline as required.
Own all aspects of project performance, including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience, throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop project budgets, schedules, and work plans; monitor work to ensure completion within budget and on schedule.
Prepare and review complex calculations.
Prepare and review mechanical systems and equipment designs.
Prepare documented design input for drawing production, including P&IDs, machine layouts, and general arrangements.
Prepare and review equipment specifications.
Communicate with vendors using clearly written and complete specifications.
Prepare and review reports and studies.
Mentor junior engineers.