Mechanical Engineer 3 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 74,353 - 113,595; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Assistance

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Charlotte, NC, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support power plant projects. The role includes applying thermodynamic principles and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have a BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and experience in the power industry.

Offering hybrid work schedules, the position provides benefits such as health plans, retirement savings, and generous paid time off. Compensation ranges from $74,353 to $113,595.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in the power industry.
• Strong interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics.
• Experience in preparing calculations and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Prepare calculations and support project teams.
• Travel for design reviews and field verification.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Technical report writing

Numerical computations

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Advanced Excel

Job description

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work schedule requiring in‑office presence 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering.
• Prepare calculations, evaluations, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews; conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to project needs.
• Support project teams of Mechanical Engineers and be involved in system engineering, including design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews, to plant site locations for meetings, and for field verification of designs.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an ABET‑approved program with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, power engineering, turbomachinery, thermal systems, and energy conversion.
• 3 or more years of experience in the power industry.
• Experience in preparing calculations and reports; excellent technical report writing skills are essential.
• Knowledge of the practical application of mechanical engineering and technology, including applying systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to project design.
• Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Non‑sponsorship Notice

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

AI & Automation Expectations

• Take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
• Value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Range: $74,353 – $113,595

• 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

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 other protected status as defined by applicable law.