Lead Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy

Lead Mechanical Engineer designing nuclear power plant systems and modifications. Collaborate with clients and lead project teams for engineering tasks and status presentations.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $134,546 - $205,557 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Involved in nuclear power plant systems design, including preparation or review of: Modification packages for operating nuclear power plants, Functional mechanical drawings for nuclear power plant systems, Engineering analyses and evaluations to support modifications and operation of plant systems, Technical specifications and procurement documents for plant equipment, Vendor bid evaluations for plant equipment, Studies and options evaluations for modifications to operating nuclear power plants
Develop engineering cost estimates for small to mid-sized client-requested work scopes
Visit client office and/or plant site locations to interface with the client and make presentations related to engineering tasks and status
Lead engineering project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program with academic coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfers
A minimum of 12 years of experience in the nuclear power industry
Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants
PE license is beneficial, but not required
Experience with modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
Ability to oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
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

mechanical engineeringchemical engineeringthermodynamicsfluid mechanicsheat transferengineering cost estimationengineering analysismodification package preparationtechnical specificationsvendor bid evaluation

Soft Skills

leadershipclient interfacingpresentation skillsteam management

Certifications

PE license