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Sargent & Lundy · 5 hours ago

Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 (Nuclear Plant Analysis) - Nuclear

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will develop and lead licensing basis system evaluations for nuclear power uprate projects, applying knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, while mentoring junior staff and interfacing with clients.

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Responsibilities

Develop and lead licensing basis system and component evaluations for nuclear power uprate projects

This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and experience in power plant engineering

Perform consulting level work for power uprates in the nuclear industry

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

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

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

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

Develop engineering proposals and cost estimates

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

ThermodynamicsHeat TransferFluid MechanicsNuclear Power ExperienceMechanical Engineering KnowledgeNumerical ComputationsMS Office ProficiencyTechnical Report WritingCommunication SkillsMentoring Skills

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 or more 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: Balance of plant system and component evaluations, Pinch point assessments and/or task reports, Heat balance, Power train pumps, heat exchangers, condenser/heat sink, Circulating Water and Ultimate Heat Sinks

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