Mechanical Engineer I – Power Systems & Thermodynamics

First Roles; Herod (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

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

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a Mechanical/Systems engineer to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering knowledge. You will prepare calculations, specifications, and reports to support client recommendations and will size equipment, optimize performance, and select solutions for project needs.

You may travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear, General, or Systems Engineering with strong thermodynamics and energy conversion focus.
• Knowledge applying systems, techniques, procedures, and equipment to project design.
• Experience with design techniques for fabrication drawings and models.
• Strong numerical computation and problem solving interest.
• Proficiency with MS Office and strong written/verbal communication.
• Excellent teamwork and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power engineering knowledge to project challenges.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations.
• Conduct equipment sizing, optimization, evaluation, and selection for project needs.
• Support project teams with system engineering, design modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems.
• Occasional travel to client/vendor offices for design reviews and plant site verification.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

Fluid Mechanics

Power Engineering

Turbomachinery

Thermal Systems

Energy Conversion

MS Office

Written & Verbal Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

ABET-accredited program

FE exam candidate / Engineer in Training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sargent & Lundy seeks a Mechanical/Systems engineer to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering knowledge. You will prepare calculations, specifications, and reports to support client recommendations and will size equipment, optimize performance, and select solutions for project needs.

You may travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.