Lead Mechanical Engineer - Owner's Engineering Support

Sargent Lundy; United States; Remote; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical Engineering Lead, where you'll spearhead innovative designs for power generation facilities. This remote position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects while leading a talented team of engineers. Your expertise in mechanical systems and gas turbines will be pivotal in shaping the future of energy solutions. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, this role comes with award-winning benefits and a commitment to employee well-being. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mechanical engineering for heavy industrial plants.
• Experience leading design teams through project phases.
• PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design efforts for power generation.
• Develop detailed designs and technical specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate project phases.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Design

Gas Turbines Knowledge

Project Design Leadership

Technical Specification Preparation

Independent Review Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computer Design Software

Job description

Description

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• You will help develop conceptual and detailed designs for new power generation with an emphasis on gas turbine based simple and combined cycle facilities.
• You will be responsible for leading the Mechanical Engineering design efforts for a team of junior and senior engineers and designers.
• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues.
• Act as the Mechanical team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work.
• Develop integrated systems designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work.
• Prepare technical specifications for EPC based projects, as well as mechanical engineering equipment for power production.
• Prepare engineering studies, including FEED studies, associated with the power industry.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.

This role is a remote position. Candidate can be located anywhere in the United States.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required; Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 10 or more years experience in the design of mechanical engineering systems for non-commercial, heavy industrial plants (power, oil & gas, or chemical), with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, modifications, or replacements; Experience must include the selection of equipment, piping materials, control philosophy, and the preparation of performance sizing calculations and specifications.
• Three or more years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
• Knowledge of gas turbines and procurement of gas turbines for both Industrial Frame (aka Heavy Duty) and Aeroderivative types for power generation is preferred.
• Mechanical lead role for detailed design of simple cycle and/or combined cycle project(s) is preferred.
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
• Able to create design schematics, such as flow diagrams and P&IDs, using computer design software.
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
• PE license.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Construction and start-up experience a plus.
• Commissioning experience a plus.

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.

Compensation Range

$109,410.00 - $168,770.00

About This Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.