Lead Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid (Nuclear Systems)

Sargent & Lundy; Warrenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a lead Mechanical Engineer in Warrenville, IL for a hybrid role combining home and office work. The position offers opportunities in mechanical design, analysis of special purpose equipment, pressure vessels, and interfacing systems on a multi-disciplinary project team.

The candidate should have a ABET-accredited BSME/MSME, 10+ years in mechanical engineering (nuclear preferred), and strong skills in ASME codes, FE analysis, and communication.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain security clearance.
• BSME or MSME from ABET-accredited program with strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, machine design, or thermal systems.
• 10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, preferably in a nuclear environment.
• Experience with piping, pressure vessels, HVAC, and/or radioactive material handling systems.
• Working knowledge of Codes, Standards, and Regulations for mechanical design (ASME B31 piping, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, ASME AG-1).
• Experience with FE analysis or advanced software (e.g., ANSYS, AutoPIPE, Datacor/AFT flow, HAP, Trace 700).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design on a multi-discipline project team and apply expertise to equipment, interfacing systems, controls, and structural supports.
• Prepare and review complex calculations.
• Prepare and review mechanical systems/equipment designs.
• Prepare design inputs for drawings (P&IDs, layouts, general arrangements).
• Prepare and review equipment specifications and vendor communications.
• Prepare and review reports/studies.
• Develop project budgets, schedules, and work plans; monitor progress.
• Interface with customers in project meetings.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Security clearance

Mechanical leadership

Mentoring juniors

Education

BSME/MSME ABET-accredited

10+ years experience

Tools

ANSYS

AutoPIPE

Trace 700

Hourly Analysis Program

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a lead Mechanical Engineer in Warrenville, IL for a hybrid role combining home and office work. The position offers opportunities in mechanical design, analysis of special purpose equipment, pressure vessels, and interfacing systems on a multi-disciplinary project team.

The candidate should have a ABET-accredited BSME/MSME, 10+ years in mechanical engineering (nuclear preferred), and strong skills in ASME codes, FE analysis, and communication.