Mechanical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level), Nuclear

About the Role

This position offers the opportunity to directly apply knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews.
• Conducting equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to project needs.
• Supporting project teams with system engineering, including the design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems.
• Potential to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, General Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
• Strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, power engineering, turbomachinery, thermal systems, and energy conversion.
• 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 technical plans, fabrication drawings, and models.
• 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

• A BS or MS degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• 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.
• Coursework in:
• Power engineering
• Turbomachinery
• Thermal systems
• Energy conversion
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies.

About Sargent & Lundy - Nuclear Power Group

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and contribute to the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Sargent & Lundy has been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing since 1954, with expertise in small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Their work supports life extensions, digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.

Compensation Range

$62,998 - $90,586

The total compensation package will include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.