Mechanical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level)

About the Role

This is an entry-level design engineering position offering challenging opportunities in Mechanical Engineering with potential for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design engineering efforts on multi-disciplined project design teams.
• Produce 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BSME degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 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 project design.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of analyses, technical plans, fabrication drawings, and models.
• Preparation of calculations and reports, with excellent technical report writing skills.
• Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance.

Valued Skills & 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).

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy's Government Services Division provides engineering design and consulting support to management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. This includes supporting the DOE Environmental Management Directorate and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) laboratories and sites. Work involves supporting projects for cleanup of environmental damage from the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving the country's nuclear deterrent. Personnel design facilities, systems, and equipment for treating, storing, and disposing of nuclear waste, as well as systems for handling and processing nuclear material.

Compensation

$62,998 - $90,586

Benefits & 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