Mechanical Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 56,236 - 80,862; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Top Workplace award

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy invites qualified engineers to join a hybrid workplace in Canada, with in-office presence required three days per week. You will develop cost estimates, interface with clients at locations, and lead engineering project teams on nuclear plant modification projects.

The role emphasizes engineering rigor, safety standards, and the ability to present status updates and perform design tasks using modern tools. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from a CAN-ABET or ACCREDITED program with thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer coursework.
• Minimum of 1 year of engineering experience or a MS degree.
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations in mechanical engineering design for nuclear plants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Modify packages for operating nuclear power plants and develop functional drawings for plant systems.
• Perform engineering analyses and evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems.
• Prepare technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment and vendor bid evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor or Master in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (CAN-ABET eligible)

Job description

Description

• 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

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

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board‑accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET‑accredited program with academic coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
• A minimum of 1 year of engineering experience or a MS degree
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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

This position may require access to U.S. export‑controlled information. As such, candidates must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Please determine your eligibility.

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:

• You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

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

$56,236 - $80,862

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.