Hybrid Mechanical Engineer — Nuclear Mission-Critical

Sargent & Lundy; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Time Off

Merit Scholarship Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Richland, WA offers a hybrid Mechanical Engineer role focused on design and analysis for nuclear-related projects. You will mentor junior engineers, lead multi-disciplinary efforts, prepare specifications, and participate in field walkdowns while delivering cost-effective engineering solutions.

Ideal candidates have a BSME/MSME from ABET programs, 5+ years in mechanical engineering (preferably nuclear), strong CAD/CAE skills (SolidWorks, ANSYS), and the ability to obtain a US

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance.
• BSME or MSME degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, machine design, or thermal systems.
• 5 years of progressive responsible experience in mechanical engineering ideally in a nuclear environment.
• Working knowledge of Codes, Standards, and Regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design (e.g., ASME B31 piping Codes, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, ASME AG-1).
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis or advanced engineering software (e.g., ANSYS, AutoPIPE, Datacor/AFT flow simulation, Hourly Analysis Program, Trace 700).
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., Solidworks, Inventor, Microstation, AutoCAD).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design engineering efforts on multi-disciplined project design team
• Responsible for production of engineering calculations/analyses, design drawings and engineering reports
• Apply mechanical engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components
• Produce Procurement Specifications and Construction Specifications (Mechanical sections)
• Attend project meetings and perform field walk downs
• Mentor junior engineers

Skills

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

ABET-accredited degree (B.S.M.E./M.S.M.E.)

Tools

ANSYS

AutoPIPE

Datacor/AFT flow simulation

Hourly Analysis Program

Trace 700

SolidWorks

Inventor

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Richland, WA offers a hybrid Mechanical Engineer role focused on design and analysis for nuclear-related projects. You will mentor junior engineers, lead multi-disciplinary efforts, prepare specifications, and participate in field walkdowns while delivering cost-effective engineering solutions.

Ideal candidates have a BSME/MSME from ABET programs, 5+ years in mechanical engineering (preferably nuclear), strong CAD/CAE skills (SolidWorks, ANSYS), and the ability to obtain a US