Lead Mechanical Engineering Analyst 1 - Power Uprates

About the role

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You will spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

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.

Qualifications

• A 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Excellent technical report writing skills.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution.
• Experience with modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Experience programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel).

Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we offer a range of award-winning benefits designed to support your health, wellness, and work-life balance. These include:

• Comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive, award-winning benefits.

Pay

$118,023 - $180,313

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement, spending three days a week in the office and working remotely for two days.