Nuclear Mechanical Engineer III — Hybrid, Impactful Systems

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Flexible work

Back-Up daycare

EAP

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering to client projects. You will prepare calculations, evaluations, and technical reports and participate in equipment sizing, optimization, and selection for project needs.

The role requires a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, at least 3 years of experience, strong communication, and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with strong academic background in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermal systems.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Knowledge of practical mechanical engineering and technology for project design.
• Knowledge of design techniques for drawings and models.
• Ability to prepare calculations and reports with strong technical writing.
• Strong numerical computation and problem solving.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering to client projects.
• Prepare calculations, evaluations, and technical reports; conduct equipment sizing and optimization.
• Support project teams with mechanical engineering and system engineering of power plant mechanical systems.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and field verification of designs.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Technical report writing

Numerical computation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

FE exam (preferred)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering to client projects. You will prepare calculations, evaluations, and technical reports and participate in equipment sizing, optimization, and selection for project needs.

The role requires a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, at least 3 years of experience, strong communication, and MS Office proficiency.