Lead Mechanical Engineer 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; United States; On-site; USD 134,546 - 205,557; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced engineer to modify packages for nuclear power plants and provide engineering estimations. Candidates must have a BS/MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and a minimum of 12 years in the nuclear industry.

The role involves leadership, client interfacing, and engineering project management. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, 401(k), and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in the nuclear power industry.
• Working knowledge of codes and regulations for nuclear power designs.
• Leadership capabilities in engineering project teams.

Responsibilities

• Modify packages for operating nuclear power plants.
• Develop engineering cost estimates for client work scopes.
• Lead engineering project teams and make client presentations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Nuclear Power Industry

Project Leadership

Cost Estimation

Automation Tools

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

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

Additional Responsibilities

• 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

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program with academic coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfers
• 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

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

AI & Automation

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.

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

Compensation Range

$134,546 - $205,557

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

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.