Hybrid Mechanical Engineer – Thermal & Power Plant Systems

Sargent & Lundy LLC.; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy LLC. seeks a Mechanical Engineer in Knoxville with a focus on thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics within power plant engineering. The role blends three in-office days with two remote days and may involve travel for design reviews and site verification.

You will prepare calculations, evaluations, and technical reports to support client recommendations, and contribute to system engineering and optimization of mechanical systems across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering with interest in thermodynamics and thermal systems.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering projects.
• Ability to prepare calculations, reports, and design documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant knowledge.
• Prepare calculations, evaluations, and technical reports for client recommendations.
• Support project teams with system engineering and design of mechanical systems.
• Travel to client/vendor offices or plant sites for reviews and verification.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Power plant engineering

Technical report writing

Numerical computations

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sargent & Lundy LLC. seeks a Mechanical Engineer in Knoxville with a focus on thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics within power plant engineering. The role blends three in-office days with two remote days and may involve travel for design reviews and site verification.

You will prepare calculations, evaluations, and technical reports to support client recommendations, and contribute to system engineering and optimization of mechanical systems across projects.