Sargent & Lundy

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sargent & Lundy$118K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSME in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program with a strong academic background
  • 10+ years of experience in the electric power industry, focusing on mechanical systems of conventional power projects
  • Experience in development support and conceptual design of conventional power projects
  • Excellent technical communication and writing skills are essential.
  • Familiarity with international design codes and standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide development support and conceptual design for electric power projects.
  • Perform technical evaluations of power generation projects and facilities.
  • Support project economic and cost analysis, and risk assessments.
  • Conduct engineering design reviews and technical due diligence.
  • Opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and other perks.
  • Opportunity for financial bonuses based on performance.
  • Work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology and AI in engineering.
  • Opportunities for professional development and additional training in automation and engineering tools.
Full Job Description
Description

This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within the United States.

Overview:

Sargent & Lundy Consulting (SLC) works on behalf of clients to support electric power projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will provide development support, conceptual design and owner’s engineer services to clients including performing technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities. You will also have the opportunity to support project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contract development.

Your responsibilities will include engineering design reviews, technical due diligence, project development support, and conceptual design. Particular experience in mechanical design of conventional power projects is desired.

You will have the opportunity to travel within the United States as well as internationally.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

  • This position requires a BSME in mechanical engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background.
  • 10 or more years of experience in the electric power industry, including experience in detailed design of the mechanical systems of conventional power projects, specifically:
    • Simple cycle gas turbines
    • Combined cycle projects
    • Coal fired generation,
    • Steam systems, or
    • Reciprocating engines (RICE)
  • Experience in development support and conceptual design of conventional power projects
  • Excellent technical communication and writing skills are required.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Experience in technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews of conventional power projects is a plus.
  • General understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is a plus.
  • General understanding of process design at electric power generation facilities is a plus.
  • Economic, cost analysis, and contract development experience is a plus.
  • A familiarity with international design codes and standards is preferred.
AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

  • You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
  • Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
  • Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
  • We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.
Compensation Range$118,023 - $180,313 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. Awards & Recognition

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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