Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 81,278 - 124,175; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with power industry experience to prepare modification packages, drawings, and analyses for operating nuclear power plants, in a hybrid role requiring three days in-office per week.

You will lead engineering project teams, develop cost estimates, interface with clients at sites, and evaluate vendor bids and procurement documents, while applying codes, standards, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• BSME with emphasis in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US ABET-accredited program
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the power industry
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of power plants

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review modification packages for operating nuclear power plants
• Prepare or review functional mechanical drawings and/or drawings for nuclear power plant systems
• Prepare or review engineering analyses and evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems
• Prepare or review technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment
• Prepare or review vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment
• Prepare or review studies and options evaluations for modifications to operating nuclear power plants
• Develop engineering cost estimates for small to mid-sized client-requested work scopes
• Lead engineering project teams

Skills

Project leadership

AI & Automation

Automation oversight

Client interface

Education

ABET/CEAB-accredited BSME (Mechanical or Chemical)

P.Eng license

OPG security clearance (Ontario)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Advanced Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review modification packages for operating nuclear power plants
• Prepare or review functional mechanical drawings and/or drawings for nuclear power plant systems
• Prepare or review engineering analyses and evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems
• Prepare or review technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment
• Prepare or review vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment
• Prepare or review studies and options evaluations for modifications to operating nuclear power plants

Additional Opportunities

• 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.

Export Control & Eligibility

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. Candidates must determine their eligibility accordingly.

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

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 5 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

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

• 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, is valued but not required
• 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

Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well‑being of our employees. Our comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We provide a competitive, award‑winning benefits package and have earned the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Compensation Range

$81,278 – $124,175

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 & 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.