Sargent & Lundy is a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing. The Mechanical Engineer 1 position involves applying knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to support client recommendations, conduct equipment sizing, and assist in the design and analysis of power plant mechanical systems.
Responsibilities
- This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering
- You will be preparing calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews, and will conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to project needs
- While supporting project teams with other mechanical engineers, you will be involved in system engineering, including the design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems
- There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
Skills
- This position requires a Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermal systems
- Knowledge of the practical application of mechanical engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to a project design
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, fabrication drawings, and models
- Assignments require the preparation of calculations and reports, and excellent technical report writing skills are essential
- Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
- Related engineering internship or co-op work experience
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training
- Experience in writing and providing support documentation for Mechanical Engineering calculations
- Coursework in the following: Power engineering, Turbomachinery, Energy conversion
Benefits
- 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
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