Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sargent & Lundy

. Provide development support, conceptual design, and owner’s engineer services to clients .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $131,960 - $205,330 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on the design and development of conventional power projects, including detailed design of mechanical systems and technical evaluations. Proficient in project economic analysis, risk assessments, and technical communication.

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BSME In Mechanical Engineering15+ Years In Electric Power IndustryDetailed Design Of Mechanical SystemsTechnical Due DiligenceProject Development Support

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Hard Skills

Mechanical System DesignPower Generation Project EvaluationCost AnalysisRisk AssessmentContract DevelopmentEngineering Design ReviewsConceptual DesignTechnical CommunicationTechnical WritingUnderstanding Of Power Station Operations

Soft Skills

Strong Academic Background

Tools & Technologies

AIAutomationProgramming

Industry Keywords

Conventional Power ProjectsSimple Cycle Gas TurbinesCombined Cycle ProjectsCoal Fired GenerationSteam SystemsReciprocating EnginesInternational Design CodesElectric Power Generation Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide development support, conceptual design, and owner’s engineer services to clients
Perform technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities
Support project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contract development
Conduct engineering design reviews and technical due diligence
Provide project development support and conceptual design for conventional power projects
Travel within the United States and internationally as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSME in mechanical engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
Strong academic background
15 or more years of experience in the electric power industry
Experience in detailed design of mechanical systems of conventional power projects, including 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
U.S. work authorization; the company does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S.
Experience in technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews is valued but not required
General understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is valued but not required
General understanding of process design at electric power generation facilities is valued but not required
Economic, cost analysis, and contract development experience is valued but not required
Familiarity with international design codes and standards is preferred
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Yearly discretionary bonus may be available for eligible positions