Mechanical Engineer 2 - Nuclear

About the role

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon‑free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first‑of‑a‑kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal‑to‑nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new‑build projects.

Schedule

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement from our future Knoxville office. The expectation is to spend three days a week in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review modification packages for operating nuclear power plants
• Create or review functional mechanical drawings and/or drawings for nuclear power plant systems
• Perform engineering analyses and evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems
• Develop technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment
• Conduct vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment
• Perform studies and options evaluations for modifications to operating nuclear power plants
• 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 Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• A minimum of 1 year of engineering experience or an MS degree
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high‑quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

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

Pay

Compensation Range: $69,298 - $99,644