Mechanical Engineer I — Thermal Systems & Power Plant Design

Sargent & Lundy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical/Chemical Engineer to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering knowledge. You will prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews, and perform equipment sizing, optimization, and selection as required.

The role involves supporting project teams, system engineering design and analysis, and may require travel to client and vendor offices for reviews and field

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with strong background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, power engineering, turbomachinery, thermal systems, and energy conversion.
• Knowledge of practical application of mechanical engineering to project design.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, fabrication drawings, and models.
• Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly apply knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews; conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection as needed.
• Support project teams with other Mechanical Engineers; participate in system engineering, including design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering (ABET-accredited program)

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical/Chemical Engineer to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering knowledge. You will prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews, and perform equipment sizing, optimization, and selection as required.

The role involves supporting project teams, system engineering design and analysis, and may require travel to client and vendor offices for reviews and field