Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,193 - 179,016; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Top Workplace recognition

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior engineer to contribute to nuclear power plant systems design, including modification packages, drawings, analyses, and procurement documents. You will evaluate vendor bids and lead studies for plant modifications, with emphasis on quality and compliance.

The role supports hybrid work with in-office collaboration three days per week, and requires extensive industry experience, regulatory familiarity, and leadership capabilities to guide project teams.

Qualifications

• BSME with emphasis in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from a CEAB- or ABET-accredited program.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the power industry.
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations for mechanical design of power plants.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to nuclear power plant systems design and modification packages.
• Prepare or review functional mechanical drawings and plant system drawings.
• Perform engineering analyses/evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems.
• Develop technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment.
• Evaluate vendor bids for plant equipment.
• Conduct studies evaluating options for modifications to operating plants.

Skills

Project leadership

Engineering design

Regulatory knowledge

Education

B.S. Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (ABET/CEAB accredited)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Description

You will be involved in nuclear power plant systems design, including preparation or review of:

• 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

Additional Opportunities

In addition, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in‑office work 3 days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Qualifications

• BSME with emphasis in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board‑accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET‑accredited program
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the power industry
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of power plants

Valued, but not required:

• P.Eng license
• Active Ontario Power Generation (OPG) security clearance

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

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AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to 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.
• Leaders in these roles often 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.
• 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.
• We also value 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.

Award‑Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well‑being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work–life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award‑winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Compensation Range

$130,193 – $179,016

Transparency Statement

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment process. AI‑enabled tools may support certain stages of recruitment, but human judgment remains central to the candidate experience, and all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.