Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hybrid (Nuclear Systems)

Sargent & Lundy; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a lead Mechanical Engineer in Richland, WA, offering a hybrid work arrangement. The role emphasizes leadership on a multi-disciplinary team, design and analysis of pressure vessels, piping, HVAC, and systems handling radioactive material, with a path toward career advancement.

The position requires a 12+ year track record in mechanical engineering, ABET-accredited degree, and the ability to obtain a US government security clearance; experience with ASME codes and

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance
• BSME or MSME degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, machine design, or thermal systems
• 12+ years of progressive responsible experience in mechanical engineering ideally in a nuclear environment
• Experience with producing engineering designs and analysis for piping, pressure vessels, HVAC, and/or radioactive material handling systems
• Working knowledge of Codes, Standards, and Regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design (eg., ASME B31 piping Codes, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, ASME AG-1)
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis or advanced engineering software (e.g., ANSYS, AutoPIPE, Datacor/AFT flow simulation, Hourly Analysis Program, Trace 700)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design engineering efforts on a multi-disciplined project design team and apply mechanical engineering expertise to the design and analysis of special purpose equipment, pressure vessels, and interfacing systems, controls, and structural support elements
• Monitor the work of assigned staff on technical matters pertinent to project assignments; maintain assigned tasks within schedule and budget to fit the needs of the projects
• Prepare and review complex calculations
• Prepare and review mechanical systems/equipment designs
• Prepare documented design input for drawing production (i.e., P&IDs, machine layouts, general arrangements, etc.)
• Prepare and review equipment specifications
• Communicate with vendors via clearly written and complete specifications
• Prepare and review reports/studies
• Develop single-discipline/simple-scope project budgets, schedules, and project work plans; monitor own work to ensure it is completed within budget and on schedule
• Interface directly with customers in project meetings
• Mentor junior engineers

Skills

Mechanical design

Staff mentorship

Communication

Security clearance

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited BSME/MSME

Tools

ANSYS

AutoPIPE

Datacor/AFT flow simulation

Hourly Analysis Program

Trace 700

Solidworks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a lead Mechanical Engineer in Richland, WA, offering a hybrid work arrangement. The role emphasizes leadership on a multi-disciplinary team, design and analysis of pressure vessels, piping, HVAC, and systems handling radioactive material, with a path toward career advancement.

The position requires a 12+ year track record in mechanical engineering, ABET-accredited degree, and the ability to obtain a US government security clearance; experience with ASME codes and