Senior Mechanical Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Charlotte, NC

1d•$100,019 - $152,807•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves nuclear power plant systems design, including the preparation or review of modification packages for operating nuclear power plants, functional mechanical drawings, engineering analyses and evaluations, technical specifications, procurement documents, vendor bid evaluations, and studies for modifications. Additionally, the position offers opportunities to develop engineering cost estimates, visit client sites for presentations, and lead engineering project teams. The position is based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days per week in the office.

Requirements

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
7 or more years of experience in the power industry
Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Nice To Haves

PE license is beneficial, but not required
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.
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

Modification packages for operating nuclear power plants
Functional mechanical drawings and/or drawings for nuclear power plant systems
Engineering analyses and evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems
Technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment
Vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment
Studies and options evaluations for modifications to operating nuclear power plants
Develop engineering cost estimates for small to mid-sized client-requested work scopes
Visit client office and/or plant site locations to interface with the client and make presentations related to engineering tasks and status
Lead engineering project teams
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.
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.
Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs.