Senior Mechanical Engineer Analyst 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Pittsburgh, PA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days in the office and two days remote. Our electric power generation clients are seeking to increase the power output of their existing power plants to meet electric demands, leading to expanding work in the Mechanical Analysis Engineering group. You will work on major systems, equipment, and plant processes in areas such as developing and leading licensing basis system and component evaluations for nuclear power uprate projects. This position allows direct application of knowledge in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering experience. You will perform consulting-level work for power uprates in the nuclear industry, prepare and review calculations related to heat balances, power train pumps, heat exchangers, condenser/heat sink, and plant hazards to support client recommendations. Additionally, you will prepare task reports and equipment evaluations, perform equipment sizing, optimization, and selection, and interface with clients and project teams to present technical discussions and project status. Attending client meetings and site walkdowns is also part of the role to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction.

Requirements

BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
7+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry.
Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects.
Experience and practical knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Balance of plant system and component evaluations, Pinch point assessments and/or task reports, Heat balance, Power train pumps, heat exchangers, condenser/heat sink, Circulating Water and Ultimate Heat Sinks.
All assignments require the preparation of calculations and/or reports, and excellent technical report writing skills are essential.
Knowledge of the practical application of mechanical engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to a project design.
Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving.
Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

MSME from an ABET accredited program with a strong academic background
PE License
AI & Automation experience
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

Develop and lead licensing basis system and component evaluations for nuclear power uprate projects.
Perform consulting level work for power uprates in the nuclear industry.
Prepare and review calculations related to heat balances, power train pumps, heat exchangers, condenser/heat sink, and plant hazards to support client recommendations and reviews.
Prepare task reports and equipment evaluations that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements.
Perform equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to client needs to support the proposed power uprate.
Interface with clients and project teams to present technical discussions and project status.
Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction.
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.
Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs.