Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 -- Energy & Industrial Group

Position Overview

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Team Lead to drive the design efforts of complex systems for heavy industrial plants including power, oil & gas, and chemical facilities. In this role, you will guide a team of engineers and designers through all project design phases, mentor less experienced colleagues, and collaborate with clients and suppliers. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and requires in-office work 3 days per week. The overall package includes Compensation Range: $116,620.00 - $179,890.00.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Engineering design efforts for a team of junior and senior engineers and designers.
• Work on challenging assignments including investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving mechanical engineering issues.
• Act as the Mechanical team lead in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work.
• Develop integrated systems designs and perform supporting calculations for planned projects.
• Prepare technical specifications for mechanical engineering equipment and conduct engineering studies.
• Perform independent reviews of calculations and drawing preparations completed by others.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure timely and complete designs.
• Review existing facilities, propose upgrades or replacements, and present findings and recommendations.
• Foster career development through peer-learning and participation in S&L’s Communities of Practice.
• Mentor less experienced engineers to support their professional growth.

Required Qualifications

• BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required; MSME is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in the design of mechanical engineering systems for heavy industrial plants, including the selection of equipment, piping materials, control philosophy, and preparation of performance sizing calculations and specifications.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
• Strong technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute integrated systems design.
• Proficiency in creating design schematics such as flow diagrams and P&IDs using computer design software.
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Ability to review and evaluate design drawings produced by others.
• Possession of a PE license or the ability to earn one is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction and start-up experience is a plus.
• Commissioning experience is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k) and 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), Vacation, Holidays, Parental and Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements