Lead Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Plant Analysis

Sargent & Lundy

. Develop and lead licensing basis system and component evaluations for nuclear power uprate projects.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,023 - $180,313 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead licensing basis system and component evaluations for nuclear power uprate projects.
Perform consulting level work for power uprates in the nuclear industry.
Prepare and review calculations related to heat balances, power train pumps, heat exchangers, condenser/heat sink, and plant hazards to support client recommendations and reviews.
Prepare task reports and equipment evaluations that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements.
Perform equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to client needs to support the proposed power uprate.
Interface with clients and project teams to present technical discussions and project status.
Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates.
Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on power plant engineering technical tasks.
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.
Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

This position requires a BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
10 or more years of experience in the nuclear power industry.
Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects.
Experience and practical knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Balance of plant system and component evaluations, Pinch point assessments and/or task reports, Heat balance, Power train pumps, heat exchangers, condenser/heat sink, Circulating Water and Ultimate Heat Sinks
All assignments require the preparation of calculations and/or reports, and excellent technical report writing skills are essential.
Knowledge of the practical application of mechanical engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to a project design.
Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving.
Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

thermodynamicsheat transferfluid mechanicscalculationsequipment sizingoptimization evaluationnuclear power upratesturbine retrofitbalance of plant evaluationstechnical report writing

Soft Skills

communicationmentoringproblem solvingclient interfacetechnical discussionsproject managementteam collaborationindependent reviewpresentation skillsclient satisfaction

Certifications

BSMEABET accreditation