Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer: Power & Thermal Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Back-Up Daycare

EAP

Merit Scholarship Program

First Professional Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical or Chemical Engineer for a Summer 2027 start in our Nuclear Power Group. You will apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to size equipment and optimize thermal systems for power plants.

You will prepare calculations, specs, and reports to support client recommendations, and collaborate with project teams on system engineering. Some travel to client/vendor offices and plant sites may be required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, power engineering, turbomachinery, thermal systems, and energy conversion
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering techniques, design methods, and production of technical drawings and models
• Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews
• Conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to project needs
• Support project teams with system engineering and design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and site verification as needed

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Power engineering

Turbomachinery

Thermal systems

Energy conversion

Numerical computations

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical or Chemical Engineer for a Summer 2027 start in our Nuclear Power Group. You will apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to size equipment and optimize thermal systems for power plants.

You will prepare calculations, specs, and reports to support client recommendations, and collaborate with project teams on system engineering. Some travel to client/vendor offices and plant sites may be required.