Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 134,546 - 205,557; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Plans

401(k)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sargent Lundy in Reading, PA, seeks an experienced engineer to design nuclear power plant systems. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you flexibility while leading engineering teams for operating plants.

The ideal candidate must possess a BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering along with significant experience in the nuclear sector. Excellent benefits and a competitive salary range are provided.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in the nuclear power industry is required.
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations related to mechanical engineering design.
• PE license is beneficial, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design systems for nuclear power plants, including modification packages and functional drawings.
• Develop engineering cost estimates for client work scopes.
• Lead engineering project teams and interface with clients.

Skills

Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Experience in Nuclear Power Industry

Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering Design Codes

Leadership in Engineering Teams

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

Description

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You will spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

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

• 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

In addition, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program with academic coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
• A minimum of 12 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
• PE license is beneficial, but not required

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process‑improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI‑enabled engineering workflows.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well‑being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work–life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award‑winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• 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

Compensation Range

$134,546 - $205,557

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 protected status as defined by applicable law.