Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer: Nuclear Power Systems

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago, IL seeks a Mechanical Engineer to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to power plant projects. You will design, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems and support client reviews with calculations and reports.

The role involves equipment sizing, model creation, and collaboration with project teams, with potential travel to client and vendor locations for design reviews and field verification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Strong ability to prepare calculations and technical reports.
• Experience with producing fabrication drawings or technical models is beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to power plant projects.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support recommendations.
• Size equipment, perform optimization, and select components per project needs.
• Collaborate with project teams and travel to client/vendor sites for design reviews and field verification.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Numerical analysis

Technical report writing

MS Office

Communication skills

Mechanical engineering

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

ABET-accredited program

FE exam candidate / Engineer in Training

Internship/Co-op experience

Tools

MS Office tools

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago, IL seeks a Mechanical Engineer to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to power plant projects. You will design, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems and support client reviews with calculations and reports.

The role involves equipment sizing, model creation, and collaboration with project teams, with potential travel to client and vendor locations for design reviews and field verification.