Senior Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Plant Analysis

Sargent & Lundy

Senior Mechanical Engineer conducting system engineering and optimization in nuclear power projects. Collaborating with clients and internal teams while mentoring junior staff at Sargent & Lundy.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,019 - $152,807 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare or review calculations, evaluations, and technical reports
Conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection
Support clients and project teams with other Mechanical Engineers
Involved in system engineering, design, modification, and analysis
Interface with clients and project teams for presentations
Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates
Mentor junior engineering staff
Potential travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the nuclear power industry
Excellent technical report writing skills
Knowledge of practical application of mechanical engineering
Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving
Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations for nuclear power plants
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
MSME from an ABET accredited program with a strong academic background (valued but not required)
PE License (valued but not required)
Minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering (valued but not required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness
Financial Benefits
Work-Life Balance
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

mechanical engineeringnumerical computationstechnical report writingequipment sizingoptimization evaluationsystem engineeringdesign modificationanalysis

Soft Skills

problem solvingcommunicationmentoring

Certifications

BSMEMSMEPE License