[Hiring] Mechanical Engineer - Project Lead @Sargent & Lundy

Role Description

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the Mechanical Engineering design efforts for a team of junior and senior engineers and designers.
• Working on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues.
• Acting as the Mechanical team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work.
• Developing integrated systems designs and performing supporting calculations for the planned work.
• Preparing technical specifications for mechanical engineering equipment.
• Preparing engineering studies.
• Performing independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Coordinating and providing guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Performing reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and presenting findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
• Developing your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• Providing guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.

This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required; Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Ten or more years experience in the design of mechanical engineering systems for non-commercial, heavy industrial plants (power, oil & gas, or chemical), with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, modifications, or replacements.
• Experience must include the selection of equipment, piping materials, control philosophy, and the preparation of performance sizing calculations and specifications.
• Three or more years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
• Able to create design schematics, such as flow diagrams and P&IDs, using computer design software.
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
• PE license.

Requirements

• Construction and start-up experience a plus.
• Commissioning experience a plus.
• Willing or able to lead others who use modern tools, including automation and AI.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks is valued but not required.
• Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields is valued.

Benefits

• 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

Compensation Range

$118,023 - $180,313

Transparency Statement

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.