Mechanical Engineer - Senior-Level

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Engineering design efforts for a team of junior and senior engineers and designers.
• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues.
• Act as the Mechanical team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work.
• Develop integrated systems designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work.
• Prepare technical specifications for mechanical engineering equipment.
• Prepare engineering studies.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Career Development: Share knowledge with other experienced engineers through S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.” Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Communicate and interact with client staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required; Master's in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• PE License, preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in the design of mechanical engineering systems for non-commercial, heavy industrial plants (power plant - essential, oil & gas, or chemical - valued), with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, modifications, or replacements.
• Experience must include the selection of equipment, piping materials, control philosophy, and the preparation of supporting calculations and specifications.
• Ability to take a lead role in the completion of preliminary engineering studies that evaluate multiple solutions to address a given client’s problem or need.
• Sound technical judgement, technical writing skills, and experience with preparing high level bills of materials and needed equipment lists for estimating.
• Three or more years of experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of capital projects or small to medium plant services projects.

Skills

• Willingness or ability to lead others who use modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Experience with programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs.
• 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

• Award-Winning Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, 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 $84,762 - $129,498.

Pay

$84,762 - $129,498

Schedule

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.