Junior Mechanical Engineer — Nuclear Power Systems

Sargent & Lundy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Back-Up Daycare

FSA/HSA

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter

Merit scholarship

Employee discounts

Charitable giving

Tuition assistance

Professional licensure bonus

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Flexible work

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering knowledge across design, sizing, and analysis tasks.

The role involves preparing calculations, specifications, and reports, supporting project teams, and occasionally traveling to client sites for design reviews and field verification. A BS/MS in engineering is required; FE designation is valued.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, General Engineering, or Systems Engineering with strong thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, power engineering, turbomachinery, thermal systems, and energy conversion.
• Knowledge of practical mechanical engineering applications, design techniques, and production of technical plans and models.
• Strong numerical computation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering knowledge to projects.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews.
• Conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection as project needs arise.
• Support project teams with mechanical engineering tasks and participate in system design and verification.
• Occasionally travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and site coordination.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Power plant engineering

Turbomachinery

Thermal systems

Energy conversion

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, General Engineering, or Systems Engineering

ABET-accredited program

FE exam (Engineer in Training)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering knowledge across design, sizing, and analysis tasks.

The role involves preparing calculations, specifications, and reports, supporting project teams, and occasionally traveling to client sites for design reviews and field verification. A BS/MS in engineering is required; FE designation is valued.