Mechanical Engineer - Project Lead
Sargent & Lundy
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program is required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Ten or more years of experience designing mechanical engineering systems for non-commercial, heavy industrial plants.
- Three or more years of experience leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
- PE license is required.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Mechanical Engineering design efforts for a team of engineers.
- Coordinate detailed design phases for mechanical engineering work.
- Develop integrated systems designs and perform supporting calculations.
- Prepare technical specifications and engineering studies.
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Job description
- Lead the Mechanical Engineering design efforts for a team of junior and senior engineers and designers.
- 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 mechanical engineering equipment.
- Prepare engineering studies.
- 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 career through peer‑learning by sharing knowledge with other experienced engineers via S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
- Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program is required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Ten or more years of experience designing 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 selection of equipment, piping materials, control philosophy, and preparation of performance sizing calculations and specifications.
- Three or more years of experience leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
- 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 serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
- Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
- PE license.
- Construction and start‑up experience a plus.
- Commissioning experience a plus.
In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools. We expect leaders to take engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
- Leaders often direct automation and process‑improvement work, such as how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
- Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
- We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI‑enabled engineering workflows.
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 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
$118,023 - $180,313
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
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.
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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