Mechanical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level)

About the Role

This position has a target start date of Summer 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews.
• Conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection.
• Support project teams with system engineering, including the design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems.
• Potential for 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 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.
• Do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S.

Valued Skills & Experience

• 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, such as data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and flexible work arrangements.

Compensation

• $62,998 - $90,586
• The total compensation package includes base salary or hourly rate and benefits.
• Individuals may be eligible to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.