Mechanical Engineer - Project Lead

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

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

• You will be responsible for leading the Mechanical Engineering design efforts for a team of junior and senior engineers and designers.
• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues.
• Act as the Mechanical team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work.
• Develop integrated systems designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work.
• Prepare technical specifications for mechanical engineering equipment.
• Prepare engineering studies.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
• Develop 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.”
• Provide 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.

• 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.

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

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work.

We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.

Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

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