Senior Nuclear Mechanical Engineer: Uprates & Power Systems

Sargent & Lundy; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Knoxville, TN, seeks a senior Mechanical Engineer with nuclear power experience to lead licensing basis systems and uprate projects. The role offers a hybrid schedule with three days in the Knoxville office and two remote days.

You will apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to major systems, prepare calculations and reports, mentor junior engineers, and interface with clients to present technical findings and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BSME with strong thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics.
• 10+ years of nuclear power industry experience.
• Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects.
• Knowledge of heat balance, power train pumps, heat exchangers and related systems.
• Excellent technical report writing and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead licensing basis system and component evaluations for nuclear uprate projects.
• Apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to power plant engineering.
• Prepare calculations and reports to support client recommendations.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers on power plant tasks.
• Interface with clients and project teams to present technical discussions and status.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Mechanical design

Numerical computations

MS Office

Technical report writing

Client communication

Nuclear power experience

Education

BSME from ABET-accredited program

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Advanced Excel

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Knoxville, TN, seeks a senior Mechanical Engineer with nuclear power experience to lead licensing basis systems and uprate projects. The role offers a hybrid schedule with three days in the Knoxville office and two remote days.

You will apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to major systems, prepare calculations and reports, mentor junior engineers, and interface with clients to present technical findings and cost estimates.