Sargent & Lundy

Mechanical Engineering Consultant 2 - Mission Critical

Sargent & Lundy$145K — $222K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required; dual citizenship not accepted.
  • Must be able to obtain U.S. Government security clearance.
  • BSME or MSME degree from an ABET-accredited program, strong in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
  • 15+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably in nuclear.
  • 5+ years of experience as a client liaison in engineering projects.
  • Proficient in CAD software (e.g., Solidworks, AutoCAD).
  • Familiar with mechanical engineering design codes and standards (e.g., ASME).

Responsibilities

  • Lead multdiscipline project execution and resource coordination.
  • Manage all project performance aspects, including safety and budget.
  • Create and manage project budgets and schedules.
  • Develop and review complex calculations and design inputs.
  • Prepare specifications and communicate effectively with vendors.
  • Review systems/equipment designs and documents.
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans (medical, dental, vision).
  • Life and accident insurance along with disability coverage.
  • 401(k) matching with educational and professional development support.
  • Flexible work arrangements including hybrid work options.
  • Paid time off including vacation, personal/sick days, and holidays.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office.

 

This is a lead-level engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Mechanical Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

  • Responsible for multidiscipline project execution, coordination of resources from each discipline as required
  • Own for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle
  • Develop project budgets, schedules, and project work plans; monitor own work to ensure it is completed within budget and on schedule
  • Prepare and review complex calculations
  • Prepare and review mechanical systems/equipment designs
  • Prepare documented design input for drawing production (i.e., P&IDs, machine layouts, general arrangements, etc.)
  • Prepare and review equipment specifications
  • Communicate with vendors via clearly written and complete specifications
  • Prepare and review reports/studies
  • Mentor junior engineers
Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance
  • BSME or MSME degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, machine design, or thermal systems
  • 15+ years of progressive responsible experience in mechanical engineering ideally in a nuclear environment
  • 5+ years of experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
  • Experience with producing engineering designs and analysis for piping, pressure vessels, HVAC, and/or radioactive material handling systems
  • Working knowledge of Codes, Standards, and Regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design (eg., ASME B31 piping Codes, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, ASME AG-1)
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
  • Schedule and budget development and management
  • Experience with CAD software (e.g., Solidworks, Inventor, Microstation, AutoCAD)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Professional Engineer License (PE)
  • DOE experience preferred; commercial or Navy
  • Field engineering and construction experience
  • PMP certification
  • MBA degree
Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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
Compensation Range$145,310 - $222,001 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus. About This Business Unit

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) laboratories and sites. What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline design teams supporting projects cleaning up the environmental damage associated with the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving our country’s nuclear deterrent. Sargent & Lundy’s personnel design facilities, systems, and equipment that treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste as well as systems that safely handle and process nuclear material. This mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging–work you can be proud of.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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