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Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Mechanical EngineerMechanical EngineerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1891H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

37 days ago

Salary

$116.6K - $179.9K / year

Seniority

Lead

Job Description

Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

Role Description You will be involved in nuclear power plant systems design, including preparation or review of: - Modification packages for operating nuclear power plants - Functional mechanical drawings and/or drawings for nuclear power plant systems - Engineering analyses and evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems - Technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment - Vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment - Studies and options evaluations for modifications to operating nuclear power plants In addition, you will have the opportunity to: - Develop engineering cost estimates for small to mid-sized client-requested work scopes - Visit client office and/or plant site locations to interface with the client and make presentations related to engineering tasks and status - Lead engineering project teams Qualifications - We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. - BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program with academic coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfers - A minimum of 10 years of experience in the power industry - Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants - PE license is beneficial, but not required Requirements - You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. - Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked. - Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required. - We also value 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 Compensation Range $116,620.00 - $179,890.00 Transparency Statement Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

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