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.
• Cookordination and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of 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 overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs.
• Additional learning 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
• 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

About This Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

Awards & Recognition

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.