Hybrid Nuclear Plant Mechanical Engineer – Uprate Analysis

Sargent & Lundy; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in the United States is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead licensing basis studies for nuclear uprates. You will apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to major plant systems, develop evaluations, and prepare reports and cost estimates.

This hybrid role requires a BSME from an ABET-accredited program and 10+ years in nuclear power, with strong written communication. Mentorship of junior staff and client interaction are core aspects.

Qualifications

• Requires a BSME from ABET-accredited program with strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• 10+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry.
• Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects.
• Knowledge of balance of plant systems, heat balance, pumps, heat exchangers, and cooling systems.
• Excellent technical report writing and ability to prepare calculations and reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead licensing basis system and component evaluations for nuclear uprate projects.
• Prepare calculations related to heat balance, pumps, exchangers, and plant hazards to support recommendations.
• Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on nuclear power plant tasks.
• Interface with clients and project teams to present technical discussions and status.
• Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates.
• Perform independent reviews of work including calculations and drawings.
• Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Nuclear power knowledge

MS Office

Technical report writing

Client communication

Numerical computations

Team mentorship

Education

B.S.M.E. from ABET-accredited program

MSME (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in the United States is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer to lead licensing basis studies for nuclear uprates. You will apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to major plant systems, develop evaluations, and prepare reports and cost estimates.

This hybrid role requires a BSME from an ABET-accredited program and 10+ years in nuclear power, with strong written communication. Mentorship of junior staff and client interaction are core aspects.