Mechanical Engineer 2
Sargent & Lundy
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Microsoft Office
- Work
- Hybrid in Chicago
- Pay
- $69.3K–$99.64K a year
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office29%of 146 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This Mechanical Engineer 2 - Nuclear position is for the Summer 2027 term and will be based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days per week in the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare calculations, evaluations, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews.
- Conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to project needs.
- Support project teams with system engineering, including the design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems.
- Potentially travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for meetings and field verification of designs.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and 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 technical plans, fabrication drawings, and models.
- Assignments require the preparation of calculations and reports; 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 Skills & Experience
- 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
- Energy conversion
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued.
About Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy is a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including health plans, insurance, retirement savings (401k), and paid time off. They have received recognition for their compensation and benefits.
Compensation
Range: $69,298 - $99,644. The total compensation package includes base salary/hourly rate and benefits, with potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.