Senior Nuclear Mechanical Engineer — Project Lead

Sargent & Lundy; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical or Chemical Engineer with substantial nuclear power experience to design and review modifications for nuclear plants. The role involves cost estimation, client interfacing, and leading project teams in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited degree and prefer a PE license. The team collaborates on safety, performance, and regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality engineering solutions across projects.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 5+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry.
• PE license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and review modification packages for nuclear power plants.
• Prepare engineering analyses and evaluations to support plant modifications and operation.
• Develop engineering cost estimates for client-requested work scopes.
• Visit client offices and plant sites to interface with the client and present status.
• Lead engineering project teams.

Skills

Nuclear engineering experience

Project leadership

Cost estimation

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (ABET)

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical or Chemical Engineer with substantial nuclear power experience to design and review modifications for nuclear plants. The role involves cost estimation, client interfacing, and leading project teams in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited degree and prefer a PE license. The team collaborates on safety, performance, and regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality engineering solutions across projects.