Mechanical Engineer - Project Lead

Hybrid Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work three days per week.

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.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required;
  Masters 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.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

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

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud…