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Sargent & Lundy · 4 hours ago

Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 (Power Uprates) - Nuclear

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will perform consulting level work for power uprates in the nuclear industry, interface with clients, manage resources, and lead junior engineering staff on technical tasks.

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Responsibilities

Perform consulting level work for power uprates in the nuclear industry

Interface with clients and project teams to present technical discussions and project status

Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates

Manage resources/resource loading and develop estimates for task completion and budget development

Review calculations related to heat balances, power train pumps, heat exchangers, condenser/heat sink, and plant hazards to support client recommendations and reviews

Review task reports and equipment evaluations that present technical information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements

Review equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to client needs to support the proposed power uprate

Evaluate vendor bids from a technical perspective

Interface with vendors to perform document reviews, ensure equipment compliance with specifications and needs of the plant

Lead and mentor junior engineering staff on power plant engineering technical tasks

Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation

Attend client meetings and site walkdowns to validate scope and ensure client satisfaction

Qualification

Nuclear power experiencePower uprates expertiseThermodynamics knowledgeTechnical report writingMechanical engineering applicationNumerical computationsMS Office proficiencyCommunicationMentoring skillsProblem solving

Required

This position requires a BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics

10+ years of experience in the nuclear power industry

Experience with nuclear power uprates and/or turbine retrofit projects

Experience and practical knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Power Uprates (EPU/SPU/MUR), Power Uprate pinch point assessments and/or task reports, Turbine / Generator / AVR / Exciter Refurbishments, Heat Exchanger Replacement (FWH/MSR/TFP), Isophase Bus Duct, Transformer/Switchyard, NSSS Systems, Licensing Application

All assignments require the preparation of calculations and/or reports, and excellent technical report writing skills are essential

Knowledge of the practical application of mechanical engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to a project design

Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving

Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations that apply to mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills