Nuclear Mechanical Engineering Lead – Plant Systems & Modifications

Sargent & Lundy; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group seeks a senior mechanical engineer with extensive power-industry experience to contribute to design, evaluation, and modification projects for operating nuclear plants. This role emphasizes rigorous engineering analyses, cost estimation, and client collaboration.

A hybrid schedule requires in-office work three days per week, with opportunities to interface at client sites.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 10 or more years of experience in the power industry.
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants.
• PE license is beneficial, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Modification packages for operating nuclear power plants.
• Functional mechanical drawings and/or drawings for nuclear power plant systems.
• Engineering analyses and evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems.
• Technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment.
• Vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment.
• Studies and options evaluations for modifications to operating nuclear power plants.
• Lead engineering project teams.

Skills

Power industry experience

Codes & standards knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering)

Job description

Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group seeks a senior mechanical engineer with extensive power-industry experience to contribute to design, evaluation, and modification projects for operating nuclear plants. This role emphasizes rigorous engineering analyses, cost estimation, and client collaboration.

A hybrid schedule requires in-office work three days per week, with opportunities to interface at client sites.