Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sargent & Lundy is a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing. They are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to perform consulting work for power uprates in the nuclear industry, manage resources, and interface with clients and vendors to ensure project success.
Responsibilities
- Perform consulting level work for power uprates in the nuclear industry
- Interface with clients and project teams to present technical discussions and project status
- Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates
- Manage resources/resource loading and develop estimates for task completion and budget development
- Review calculations related to heat balances, power train pumps, heat exchangers, condenser/heat sink, and plant hazards to support client recommendations and reviews
- Review task reports and equipment evaluations that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements
- Review equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to client needs to support the proposed power uprate
- Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective
- Interface with vendors to perform document reviews, ensure equipment compliance with specifications and needs of the plant
- Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on power plant engineering technical tasks
- Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
- Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction
Skills
- BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
- 10+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry
- Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects
- Experience and practical knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Power Uprates (EPU/SPU/MUR), Power Uprate pinch point assessments and/or task reports, Turbine / Generator / AVR / Exciter Refurbishments, Heat Exchanger Replacement (FWH/MSR/TFP), Isophase Bus Duct, Transformer/Switchyard, NSSS Systems, Licensing Application
- 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
- MSME from an ABET accredited program with a strong academic background
- PE License
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows
Benefits
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus
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