Nuclear Mechanical Engineer I: Thermodynamics & Power

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to directly apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics in power plant engineering projects. You will prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports, and support system design and optimization for client reviews.

The role involves collaborating with project teams, performing equipment sizing and analysis, and potential site visits for design reviews and field verification.

Qualifications

• This position requires a BS or MS in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear, General, or Systems Engineering with strong background in thermodynamics and energy conversion.
• Knowledge of producing technical plans, fabrication drawings, and models.
• Strong numeracy and problem-solving skills; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to power plant engineering tasks.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, and reports to support client recommendations.
• Support project teams in system engineering and design of mechanical systems.
• Travel to client/vendor sites for design reviews and field verification as needed.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Power engineering

Turbomachinery

Thermal systems

Energy conversion

Numerical computations

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

ABET-accredited program

FE exam / Engineer in Training (EIT)

Tools

None

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to directly apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics in power plant engineering projects. You will prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports, and support system design and optimization for client reviews.

The role involves collaborating with project teams, performing equipment sizing and analysis, and potential site visits for design reviews and field verification.