Senior Mechanical Engineer

This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within the United States.

About the role

Sargent & Lundy Consulting (SLC) works on behalf of clients to support electric power projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide development support, conceptual design, and owner’s engineer services to clients, including performing technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities.
• Support project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contract development.
• Perform engineering design reviews, technical due diligence, project development support, and conceptual design.
• Travel within the United States as well as internationally.

Particular experience in mechanical design of conventional power projects is desired.

Requirements

• BSME in mechanical engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background.
• 12 or more years of experience in the electric power industry, including experience in detailed design of the mechanical systems of conventional power projects, specifically:
  • Simple cycle gas turbines
  • Combined cycle projects
  • Coal fired generation, steam systems, or reciprocating engines (RICE)
• Experience in development support and conceptual design of conventional power projects.
• Excellent technical communication and writing skills.
• We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Valued Skills

• Experience in technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews of conventional power projects.
• General understanding of power station operations and performance reviews.
• General understanding of process design at electric power generation facilities.
• Economic, cost analysis, and contract development experience.
• Familiarity with international design codes and standards.
• Ability to lead others in using data and 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, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Life & accident insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

Financial Benefits

• 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

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Pay

Compensation Range: $134,546 - $205,557

Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.