Sargent & Lundy

Lead Mechanical Engineer – Power Uprates

Sargent & Lundy

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $116,620 - $179,890 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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
  • Review task reports and equipment evaluations presenting technical information clearly
  • Review equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to client needs
  • Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective
  • Interface with vendors for document reviews and ensure compliance
  • Lead and mentor junior engineering staff

Requirements

  • BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
  • 10+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry
  • Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects
  • Experience and practical knowledge in: Power Uprates (EPU/SPU/MUR), Turbine / Generator / AVR / Exciter Refurbishments, Heat Exchanger Replacement, Isophase Bus Duct Transformer/Switchyard, NSSS Systems Licensing Application
  • Excellent technical report writing skills
  • Knowledge of mechanical engineering application including systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment
  • Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving
  • Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations in mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
power upratesturbine retrofitheat exchanger replacementnumerical computationsmechanical engineeringtechnical report writingequipment sizingoptimization evaluationvendor bid evaluationcompliance review
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipmentoringproblem solvingclient interfacingproject managementresource managementtechnical discussionteam collaborationpresentation skills
Certifications
BSMEABET Engineering Accreditation