Mechanical Engineer Consultant 2 (Project Manager / Program Manager) - Nuclear
Sargent Lundy
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Job summary
Sargent & Lundy in the United States is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-disciplinary teams of engineers, designers, and controls professionals in the modification and analysis of nuclear power plant projects. You will coordinate internal and external stakeholders through the entire project lifecycle, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.
The role requires a strong track record in managing complex multi-disciplinary projects, excellent communication, and the ability
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
- 10+ years in the power industry.
- 5+ years as a firm/client liaison in a lead role.
- Ability to multitask and manage priorities.
- Experience delivering modification packages for operating nuclear plants.
- Knowledge of nuclear codes, standards and regulations for mechanical design.
- Engineering design experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
- Schedule and budget development and management.
Responsibilities
- Manage project execution and coordinate resources from each discipline.
- Own all aspects of performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience.
- Direct and mentor project team members.
- Maintain relationships with client task engineers and stakeholders.
- Lead efforts to ensure on-time, on-budget project completion.
- Support KPI reporting for schedule and budget.
- Identify and control construction risk.
- Track and manage change control.
- Prepare and review modification packages and technical documents for nuclear plants.
- Prepare specifications and procurement documents; evaluate vendor bids.
- Communicate with stakeholders and supervisors.
- Produce reports and studies meeting client requirements and company formats.
- Analyze issues and provide solutions.
Skills
Education
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Job description
This position will offer you the opportunity to manage project(s) consisting of engineers, designers, and controls and scheduling professionals involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing nuclear power plant modifications. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution.
- Responsible for project execution, coordination of resources from each discipline as required.
- Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle.
- Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability. Mentor and coach team members.
- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client task engineers and stakeholders.
- Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
- Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items.
- Identify and control construction risk.
- Recognize, identify, track and control change.
- Prepare and review modification packages, mechanical drawings, and engineering analyses or evaluations for operating nuclear plants and systems as required.
- Prepare technical specifications and procurement documents, and conduct vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment as required.
- Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors.
- Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
- Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.
This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
- Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
- 10 or more years of experience in the power industry
- 5 or more years of experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities
- Proven experience completing technical deliverables for modification packages for operating nuclear power plants
- Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants
- Engineering design experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
- Schedule and budget development and management
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- Construction Management, MBA, or other management/business degree
- PMP Certification
- Experience writing proposals
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.
- 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
Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!
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 protected status as defined by applicable law.
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