Junior Mechanical Engineer – Thermal & Power Systems

Socket.dev; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical/Power Engineer in the United States to contribute to nuclear and conventional power projects. You will work with teams on thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and energy conversion, preparing calculations and reports for client reviews.

Applicants should hold a BS or MS in engineering fields, with strong numerical and communication skills. This role may involve travel to client sites and vendors, and a Summer 2027 start date is anticipated.

Qualifications

• This position requires a 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

• Directly apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering knowledge
• 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 system engineering, including design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems
• 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

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical/Power Engineer in the United States to contribute to nuclear and conventional power projects. You will work with teams on thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and energy conversion, preparing calculations and reports for client reviews.

Applicants should hold a BS or MS in engineering fields, with strong numerical and communication skills. This role may involve travel to client sites and vendors, and a Summer 2027 start date is anticipated.