Junior Mechanical Engineer – Power Plant Systems

Sargent Lundy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Employee discount program

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical/Systems Engineer with a strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to work on power plant projects. You will prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports in support of client recommendations and project reviews.

The role involves equipment sizing, optimization, and participation in system engineering, with potential travel for design reviews and field verification.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, General Engineering, or Systems Engineering with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, power engineering, turbomachinery, thermal systems, and energy conversion
• Knowledge of the practical application of mechanical engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to a project design
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, fabrication drawings, and models
• Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews.
• Conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection for project needs.
• Support project teams with mechanical engineering tasks and system engineering activities
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Power engineering

Turbomachinery

Thermal systems

Energy conversion

MS Office

Communication skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical/General/Systems Engineering

ABET-accredited program

FE exam / Engineer in Training

Tools

None

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical/Systems Engineer with a strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to work on power plant projects. You will prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports in support of client recommendations and project reviews.

The role involves equipment sizing, optimization, and participation in system engineering, with potential travel for design reviews and field verification.