Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy•Englewood, CO

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 works as a mechanical team lead, overseeing junior engineers and designers and coordinating detailed mechanical engineering design for heavy industrial projects. The role includes developing integrated systems designs for power plants and oil and gas facilities, preparing and reviewing calculations, technical specifications, equipment and material lists, piping drawings, studies, and technical reports, and independently reviewing engineering work produced by others. The engineer coordinates with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers to deliver complete designs on time; evaluates existing facilities and recommends upgrades or replacements; mentors less-experienced engineers; contributes to company standards; and communicates with client staff. Travel may be required for design reviews, construction coordination, field verification, or commissioning support. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week in Englewood, Colorado. 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; power plant experience is essential, while oil and gas or chemical experience is valued.
Experience with integrated, detailed system design for new plants, modifications, or replacements.
Experience selecting equipment and piping materials, developing control philosophy, and preparing supporting calculations and specifications.
Ability to lead preliminary engineering studies evaluating multiple solutions to address 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 plant services projects.
Customer-service orientation and commitment to customer satisfaction and strong project execution.
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.
Experience reviewing piping designs.
Experience with process or hydraulic calculations.
Experience conducting engineering evaluations.
Experience with corrosion protection.
Participation in process hazard analyses (PHA).
Experience conducting constructability reviews.
Experience as an engineering liaison supporting construction of new-generation power facilities.
Gas processing or gas plant design experience.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.

Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical team by overseeing junior engineers and designers and coordinating detailed design phases.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide 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 mechanical 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 equipment 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 with and guide engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure complete, timely designs.
Review existing facilities, propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
Share knowledge with experienced engineers through peer learning and the company's Communities of Practice.
Mentor and guide less-experienced engineers.
Communicate and interact with client staff.
Travel as needed to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination, field verification, or commissioning support.
Provide input to and oversight of company standards.