Hybrid Senior Mechanical Engineer, Nuclear Uprates

Sargent Lundy; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

401(k)

Bonuses

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to lead power uprate projects, interface with clients, and develop engineering proposals. You will review calculations, supervise junior staff, and ensure scope alignment through client site visits.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in nuclear power, ABET-credited degree, and strong reporting skills. Hybrid work arrangement offered with office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• BSME from ABET-accredited program with thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics.
• 10+ years in the nuclear power industry.
• Experience with nuclear uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects.
• Experience in Power Uprates (EPU/SPU/MUR) and related tasks.
• Knowledge of reactor/plant systems and licensing processes.
• Excellent technical report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform consulting work for power uprates in the nuclear industry.
• Interface with clients and project teams to present technical discussions and status.
• Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates.
• Manage resources, loading, and budgets for tasks and schedules.
• Review calculations related to heat balances, heat exchangers, and plant hazards.
• Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on power plant tasks.
• Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope.

Skills

Power Uprates

Client coordination

Engineering proposals

Project management

Technical reporting

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Education

BSME (ABET)

MSME (ABET)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to lead power uprate projects, interface with clients, and develop engineering proposals. You will review calculations, supervise junior staff, and ensure scope alignment through client site visits.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in nuclear power, ABET-credited degree, and strong reporting skills. Hybrid work arrangement offered with office presence three days a week.