Sargent & Lundy - Charlotte, NC
posted 3 months ago
About the position
As a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer specializing in Nuclear Projects at Sargent & Lundy, you will have the opportunity to leverage your expertise in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of various projects within the nuclear sector. You will be responsible for preparing detailed calculations, evaluations, and technical reports that will support client recommendations and project reviews. Your work will directly influence the design and operational efficiency of power plant mechanical systems, making your contributions essential to the overall success of the projects you are involved in. In this position, you will collaborate closely with other Mechanical Engineers, engaging in system engineering tasks that include the design, modification, and analysis of mechanical systems within power plants. Your ability to conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluations, and selection will be crucial in meeting the specific needs of each project. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews, as well as to plant site locations for meetings and field verification of designs. This travel aspect of the role will enhance your understanding of the practical applications of your engineering skills and provide valuable insights into client operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare calculations, evaluations, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews.
- Conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to project needs.
- Engage in system engineering, including the design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems.
- Collaborate with project teams and other Mechanical Engineers to ensure project success.
- Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for meetings and field verification of designs.
Requirements
- Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering.
- Experience in preparing technical reports and evaluations.
- Ability to conduct equipment sizing and optimization evaluations.
- Familiarity with system engineering principles related to mechanical systems in power plants.
- Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with project teams.
