Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 for its Energy & Industrial Group. The role leads mechanical engineering teams and develops integrated, detailed designs for heavy industrial facilities, including power plants and oil and gas facilities. Work includes designing, modifying, and analyzing mechanical systems; evaluating and selecting equipment; preparing calculations, specifications, lists, studies, and reports; and reviewing drawings and the work of others. The engineer also coordinates with project teams, clients, suppliers, and construction personnel, mentors less-experienced engineers, contributes to company standards, and supports professional development through knowledge sharing. The position is based on a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week in Englewood, Colorado. Travel may be required to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, field verification, or commissioning support. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
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 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 problem or need.
- Sound technical judgment and technical writing skills.
- Experience preparing high-level bills of materials and equipment lists for estimating.
- Experience leading an engineering design team through all phases of capital projects or small- to medium-sized plant services projects.
- Customer-service orientation and commitment to high customer satisfaction and project execution excellence.
- Knowledge of industry-related codes and standards.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
- Experience with P&ID development, piping design review, process or hydraulic calculations, engineering evaluations, corrosion protection, PHA participation, constructability reviews, construction engineering liaison work for new generation power facilities, or gas processing and gas plant design.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical team by overseeing junior engineers and designers coordinating detailed design phases.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a variety of mechanical engineering issues.
- Develop integrated designs for power plant mechanical systems, including primary steam and water cycle systems and secondary balance-of-plant systems.
- Design, modify, and analyze oil and gas systems and facilities, including compressor, meter, and pump stations; pipelines; gas processing plants; wellhead systems; central gathering facilities; and CO2/CCUS facilities.
- Prepare and review calculations for equipment sizing, optimization evaluations, and selection.
- Prepare and review technical specifications for mechanical engineering equipment.
- Prepare and review material lists, equipment lists, and line lists.
- Review piping drawings, including isometrics, composites, plans, sections, and elevations.
- Prepare and review engineering studies and technical reports.
- Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
- Coordinate and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to support 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 the company's processes and Communities of Practice.
- Mentor and guide less-experienced engineers.
- Communicate and interact with client staff.
- Travel, as needed, to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, field verification, or commissioning support.
- Provide input and oversight for company standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- 401(k).
- Pre-tax commuter account.
- Merit Scholarship Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Corporate charitable giving program.
- Tuition assistance.
- First Professional Licensure Bonus.
- Employee Referral Bonus.
- Paid annual personal/sick time.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
