Lead Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Power Uprates

Sargent & Lundy; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Employee discount program

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Nuclear Power Group in the United States. The role focuses on engineering analyses for uprate projects, power plant equipment, and licensing basis development, with emphasis on thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities include leading calculations, preparing reports, mentoring junior staff, interfacing with clients, and developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• BSME from ABET-accredited program with strong thermodynamics/heat transfer focus.
• 12+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry.
• Experience with nuclear uprates and turbine retrofit projects.
• Knowledge of heat balance, power train pumps, heat exchangers, and related systems.
• Excellent technical writing and reporting skills.
• Working knowledge of codes and standards for nuclear plant design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead licensing basis system and component evaluations for nuclear uprate projects.
• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to power plant engineering.
• Prepare and review calculations related to heat balances, pumps, exchangers, and hazards.
• Prepare task reports and equipment evaluations for client requirements.
• Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on power plant tasks.
• Interface with clients and project teams to present technical discussions and status.
• Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Nuclear power uprates

Power plant engineering

Calculations & reports

Client interaction

Mentoring

MS Office

Education

BSME from ABET-accredited program

MSME from ABET-accredited program (not required)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sargent & Lundy seeks a senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Nuclear Power Group in the United States. The role focuses on engineering analyses for uprate projects, power plant equipment, and licensing basis development, with emphasis on thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities include leading calculations, preparing reports, mentoring junior staff, interfacing with clients, and developing engineering proposals and cost estimates.