Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
This role supports project needs at the Fermi Nuclear Generating Station in Newport, Michigan, with a hybrid arrangement of three days per week onsite and two days remote. The engineer will represent Sargent & Lundy at the Fermi 2 site and work in a project team with engineers and designers on the design, modification, and analysis of systems at the plant. Projects include investigating and resolving engineering issues and supporting modifications and operation of plant systems. The role may also involve developing cost estimates, interfacing with clients, presenting project information, and leading engineering project teams. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including existing-plant life extensions and digital modernization, advanced reactor technologies, reactor restart projects, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Academic coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
- At least 5 years of experience in the power industry.
- Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations applicable to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.
Responsibilities
- Work at the Fermi Nuclear Generating Station in Newport, Michigan, supporting project needs.
- Represent Sargent & Lundy at the Fermi 2 site.
- Work with engineers and designers on the design, modification, and analysis of plant systems.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve engineering issues.
- Develop modification packages for operating nuclear power plants.
- Prepare functional mechanical drawings and drawings for nuclear power plant systems.
- Perform engineering analyses and evaluations to support plant modifications and operations.
- Prepare technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment.
- Evaluate vendor bids for plant equipment.
- Conduct 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 offices and/or plant sites to interface with clients and present engineering task and status information.
- Lead engineering project teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Back-up daycare
- FSA and 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
- Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
