Senior Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Balance of Plant

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Paid Annual Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to contribute to nuclear power plant design, analysis, and modification activities in the United States. The role emphasizes compliance with codes and regulations, collaboration with clients, and leadership of project teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree (ABET-accredited) with 5+ years in the power industry; PE is beneficial but not required.

Qualifications

• Essential Skills and Experience include a degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in the power industry.
• Working knowledge of codes, standards and regulations for nuclear plant mechanical design.
• PE license is beneficial but not required; experience with uprates/turbine systems is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hydraulic, heat transfer, and heat balance analyses for plant systems.
• Prepare or review modification packages for operating nuclear power plants.
• Create functional mechanical drawings and procurement documents for plant equipment.
• Perform vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment.
• Study options for modifications to operating nuclear plants to support operations.
• Lead engineering project teams and develop cost estimates for client work scopes.

Skills

Power industry experience

Regulatory codes familiarity

Project leadership

Client interfacing

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to contribute to nuclear power plant design, analysis, and modification activities in the United States. The role emphasizes compliance with codes and regulations, collaboration with clients, and leadership of project teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree (ABET-accredited) with 5+ years in the power industry; PE is beneficial but not required.