Mechanical Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Back-Up Daycare

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a seasoned project manager to lead multidisciplinary teams on nuclear power plant modification projects in the Knoxville area. The role blends office collaboration with a hybrid work arrangement, spending three days in the Knoxville office and two days remote.

You will coordinate engineers, designers, controls, and scheduling professionals through the full project lifecycle, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget targets are met.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.
• 10+ years in a technical field.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• 5+ years as firm/client liaison.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution and coordinate resources across disciplines.
• Own project performance: safety, schedule, budget, client experience.
• Direct and mentor project team.
• Maintain client relationships with task engineers.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget project completion.
• Report KPIs for schedule and budget.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Multitasking

Schedule management

Budget management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (ABET)

Job description

Description

This role will offer a hybrid work arrangement from our future Knoxville office. The expectation will be to spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage project(s) consisting of engineers, designers, 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
• 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

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program with academic coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfers
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• 10+ years of experience in a technical field (engineering, construction, planning, etc.)
• 5+ years of experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
• Schedule development and management
• Budget management

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Construction management or a management/business degree
• Engineering design experience a plus
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• MBA is a plus
• Experience writing proposals is a plus

Award-Winning Benefits

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 & Wellness

Financial Benefits

Work-Life Balance

• 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

Compensation Range

$145,310.00 - $222,001.00

Transparency Statement

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.

About This Business Unit

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!

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 protected status as defined by applicable law.