Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; San Juan (PR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in San Juan, Puerto Rico, seeks a senior engineer for nuclear power plant systems design. Responsibilities include creating modification packages, leading project teams, and performing engineering analyses. Candidates should have a BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, with over 10 years of experience in the nuclear power industry. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing flexibility in office and remote work.

Comprehensive benefits include health plans, 401(k), and paid leave. Bilingual candidates in English and Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry.
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations for nuclear engineering design.
• PE license is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Modify packages for operating nuclear power plants.
• Prepare functional mechanical drawings for nuclear power plant systems.
• Lead engineering project teams and interface with clients.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Nuclear power industry knowledge

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Advanced Excel

Job description

You will be involved in nuclear power plant systems design, including preparation or review of the following:

Responsibilities

• Modification packages for operating nuclear power plants
• Functional mechanical drawings and/or drawings for nuclear power plant systems
• Engineering analyses and evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems
• Technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment
• Vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment
• Studies and options evaluations for modifications to operating nuclear power plants
• Develop engineering cost estimates for small to mid-sized client-requested work scopes
• Visit client office and/or plant site locations to interface with the client and make presentations related to engineering tasks and status
• Lead engineering project teams
• Lead others in using data, automation, and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs
• Direct automation and process‑improvement work such as automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, or generating design documentation
• Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, reviewing automated outputs
• Leverage additional learning in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields to supervise automation and AI‑enabled engineering workflows

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 10+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (read, speak, and write)
• PE license is beneficial but not required
• No sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S. for this position

Work Arrangement & Relocation

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with an expectation of spending three days a week in the office and flexibility to work remotely for two days. Depending on location, a generous relocation package may be offered.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.