Job description

This is an entry-level design engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Mechanical Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement. • Support mechanical design engineering efforts on multi-disciplined project design team • Responsible for production of engineering calculations/analyses, design drawings and engineering reports • Apply mechanical engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components • Produce Procurement Specifications and Construction Specifications (Mechanical sections) • Attend project meetings and perform field walk downs Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify. Essential skills and experience: • Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance • BSME degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, machine design, or 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 analyses, 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 Valued but not required skills and experience: • Related engineering internship or co-op work experience • MSME degree preferred • 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 • Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Mathcad, advanced Excel) • Experience with CAD software (e.g., Solidworks, Inventor, Microstation, AutoCAD) • Experience with Finite Element Analysis or advanced engineering software (e.g., ANSYS, AutoPIPE, Datacor/AFT flow simulation) Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description. At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance • 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 $62,998 - $90,586 Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus. Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) laboratories and sites. What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline design teams supporting projects cleaning up the environmental damage associated with the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving our country’s nuclear deterrent. Sargent & Lundy’s personnel design facilities, systems, and equipment that treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste as well as systems that safely handle and process nuclear material. This mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging–work you can be proud of. Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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This is an entry-level design engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Mechanical Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement.
Support mechanical design engineering efforts on multi-disciplined project design team
Responsible for production of engineering calculations/analyses, design drawings and engineering reports
Apply mechanical engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components
Produce Procurement Specifications and Construction Specifications (Mechanical sections)
Attend project meetings and perform field walk downs
Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance
BSME degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, machine design, or 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 analyses, 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
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
Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Mathcad, advanced Excel)
Experience with CAD software (e.g., Solidworks, Inventor, Microstation, AutoCAD)
Experience with Finite Element Analysis or advanced engineering software (e.g., ANSYS, AutoPIPE, Datacor/AFT flow simulation)

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MSME degree preferred
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus

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