Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sargent & Lundy

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

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $118,023 - $180,313 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and technical evaluations for conventional power projects, with a strong focus on economic analysis, risk assessments, and project development. Proficient in utilizing digital tools, including AI and automation, to enhance engineering processes and workflows.

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BSME In Mechanical Engineering10+ Years Experience In Electric Power IndustryDetailed Design Of Mechanical SystemsTechnical Communication And Writing SkillsOwner's Engineering Design Reviews

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Design ExpertiseTechnical EvaluationsEconomic And Cost AnalysisRisk AssessmentsContract DevelopmentEngineering Design ReviewsConceptual DesignPower Station OperationsProcess DesignAI And Automation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

ABET Accredited Mechanical Engineering Degree

Industry Keywords

Electric Power GenerationConventional Power ProjectsSimple Cycle Gas TurbinesCombined Cycle ProjectsCoal-Fired GenerationSteam SystemsReciprocating EnginesInternational Design Codes And Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide development support, conceptual design, and owner’s engineer services to electric power project 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
Support project development and conceptual design for conventional power projects
Apply mechanical design expertise to conventional power projects
Travel within the United States and internationally as needed
Use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant to research, analysis, engineering, design, and workflow improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSME in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
Strong academic background
10 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
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization
Experience with 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 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 employees