Senior Nuclear Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid

Sargent & Lundy; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Knoxville is seeking a Mechanical or Chemical Engineer to design and review nuclear power plant systems, offering a hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two remote. This role supports nuclear power plant lifecycle from design through licensing, with collaboration across disciplines and safety-first mindset.

You will prepare or review modification packages, drawings, analyses, specifications, and vendor evaluations, and you may lead project teams and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program with coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfers
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the power industry
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations for mechanical design of nuclear power plants; PE license beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

• Design or review modification packages for operating nuclear power plants
• Develop functional mechanical drawings and drawings for nuclear plant systems
• Conduct engineering analyses and evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems
• Prepare technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment
• Perform vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment
• Lead engineering project teams and interface with clients on status and options evaluations

Skills

Project leadership

Engineering design

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Knoxville is seeking a Mechanical or Chemical Engineer to design and review nuclear power plant systems, offering a hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two remote. This role supports nuclear power plant lifecycle from design through licensing, with collaboration across disciplines and safety-first mindset.

You will prepare or review modification packages, drawings, analyses, specifications, and vendor evaluations, and you may lead project teams and