Nuclear Mechanical Engineer I — Power & Thermal Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical/Chemical Engineer to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering knowledge to project work. You will prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports, and conduct equipment sizing, optimization, and selection to meet project needs.

The role involves system engineering and design analysis of power plant mechanical systems, with potential travel to client/vendor sites for design reviews and field verification.

Qualifications

• This position requires a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, power engineering, turbomachinery, thermal systems, and energy conversion.
• Knowledge of applying systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to a project design.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for 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

• Apply knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics and power plant engineering to project work.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews.
• Conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to project needs.
• Support project teams with mechanical engineering activities including system design, modification and analysis of power plant mechanical systems.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Power engineering

Turbomachinery

Thermal systems

Energy conversion

Numerical computations

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical/Chemical Engineer to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering knowledge to project work. You will prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports, and conduct equipment sizing, optimization, and selection to meet project needs.

The role involves system engineering and design analysis of power plant mechanical systems, with potential travel to client/vendor sites for design reviews and field verification.