Sargent & Lundy

Mechanical Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy$145K — $222K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program with a focus on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
  • 10+ years of experience in engineering, construction, or planning within a technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in a client liaison role, either in a support or leadership capacity.
  • Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams successfully.
  • Strong skills in budget and schedule management, alongside the ability to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project execution by coordinating resources across engineering, design, controls, and scheduling teams.
  • Take ownership of project performance metrics including safety, schedule adherence, budget control, and client satisfaction.
  • Mentor and direct team members to foster accountability and professional growth.
  • Cultivate positive working relationships with clients and task engineers to facilitate project success.
  • Analyze issues to propose and implement improvements for project outcomes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a leading company focused on clean energy and innovative nuclear solutions.
  • Participation in a comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being.
  • Access to mentorship and growth opportunities within a specialized field.
  • Potential to engage in pioneering projects including small modular reactors and digital modernization initiatives.
Full Job Description
Description

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage project(s) consisting of engineers, designers, controls and scheduling professionals involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing nuclear power plant modifications. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution. 

 

  • Responsible for project execution, coordination of resources from each discipline as required
  • Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle
  • Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability.  Mentor and coach team members
  • Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client task engineers and stakeholders
  • Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
  • Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items
  • Identify and control construction risk
  • Recognize, identify, track and control change
  • Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors
  • Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats
  • Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results
Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Essential skills and experience:

 

  • BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program with academic coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfers 
  • Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
  • 10+ years of experience in a technical field (engineering, construction, planning, etc.)
  • 5+ years of experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
  • Schedule development and management
  • Budget management

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Construction management or a management/business degree
  • Engineering design experience a plus
  • PMP Certification is a plus.
  • MBA is a plus
  • Experience writing proposals is a plus 

 

Compensation Range$145,310.00 - $222,001.00 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

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

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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