Senior Nuclear Plant Mechanical Engineer - Analysis

Sargent Lundy; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Reston, VA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with nuclear power experience to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to design and analyze plant systems.

You will prepare calculations, reviews, and technical reports to support client recommendations and participate in system engineering and equipment sizing. Travel to client sites may be required.

Join a team that values innovation, safety, and professional growth in a leading nuclear engineering firm.

Qualifications

• This position requires a BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• 5+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry.
• All assignments require the preparation of calculations and/or reports, and excellent technical report writing skills are essential.
• Knowledge of the practical application of mechanical engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to a project design.
• Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving.
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and experience in power plant engineering
• You will be preparing or reviewing calculations, evaluations, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews, and will additionally conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to client needs
• While supporting clients and project teams with other Mechanical Engineers, you will be involved in system engineering, including the design, modification, and analysis of nuclear power plant mechanical systems
• Interface with clients and project teams to present technical discussions and project status
• Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates
• Mentor junior engineering staff on power plant engineering technical tasks
• There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for meetings and field verification of designs

Skills

Thermods

Heat transfer

Fluid mechanics

Calculations

Technical writing

Education

BSME (ABET-accredited)

MSME (ABET)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Reston, VA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with nuclear power experience to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to design and analyze plant systems.

You will prepare calculations, reviews, and technical reports to support client recommendations and participate in system engineering and equipment sizing. Travel to client sites may be required.

Join a team that values innovation, safety, and professional growth in a leading nuclear engineering firm.