Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sargent & Lundy

. Provide development support, conceptual design, and owner’s engineer services for electric power projects .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $131,960 - $205,330 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

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

Highest-signal resume keywords

BSME In Mechanical Engineering15+ Years Experience In Electric Power IndustryDetailed Design Of Mechanical SystemsTechnical Communication And Writing SkillsOwner's Engineering Design Reviews

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Mechanical Design ExpertiseTechnical EvaluationsEconomic AnalysisCost AnalysisContract DevelopmentEngineering Design ReviewsConceptual DesignPower Station OperationsProcess DesignAI And Automation Technologies

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Digital ToolsAutomationArtificial Intelligence

Certifications & Qualifications

ABET Accredited Degree

Industry Keywords

Electric Power ProjectsConventional Power ProjectsSimple Cycle Gas TurbinesCombined Cycle ProjectsCoal-Fired GenerationSteam SystemsReciprocating EnginesInternational Design CodesTechnical Due DiligenceOwner's Engineer Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide development support, conceptual design, and owner’s engineer services for electric power projects
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 support research, analysis, engineering, design, or workflow improvement
Apply professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSME in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology 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 for 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 able to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work authorization
Experience with technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews is valued but not required
Understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is valued but not required
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

Medical, dental, and vision health plans
Life and accident insurance
Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-up daycare
FSA and 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
Eligible positions may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus