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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Energy & Industrial

Job in Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80151, USA
Listing for: Sargent & Lundy
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Environmental Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial

Description

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Act as the Mechanical team lead by overseeing a team of junior and senior engineers and designers in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of mechanical engineering work
  • Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues
  • Develop integrated systems designs for the planned work, including:
    • Design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems, including primary steam/water cycle systems and secondary balance of plant systems
    • Design, modification, and analysis of Oil & Gas mechanical systems/facilities, including compressor stations, meter stations, pump stations, pipelines, gas processing plants, wellhead systems, central gathering facilities, and CO2/CCUS facilities
    • Preparing and reviewing calculations to support equipment sizing, optimization evaluations, and selection
    • Preparing and reviewing technical specifications for mechanical engineering equipment
    • Preparing and reviewing material lists, equipment lists, line lists
    • Reviewing piping drawings (Isometrics, composites, plans, sections, and elevations)
    • Preparing and reviewing engineering studies and technical reports
    • 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
    • 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.
    • Working directly with customers, interfacing with the commercial sales team, providing oversight and direction to others within the project team
    • There is potential for travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination, field verification of designs, or supporting facility commissioning
    • Provide input/oversight of company standards
  • Desirable Engineering experience includes:
    • Combined Cycle Power Plants
    • Simple Cycle Power Plants
    • RICE Power Plants
    • Compressor Stations
    • Meter Stations
    • Pump Stations
    • Pipeline Installation
    • Natural Gas Processing Plants
    • Central Gathering Facilities
    • CO2 Capture API Spacing Guidelines
    • P&t
    • Piping Design Review
    • Process/Hydraulic Calculations
    • Equipment Specification
    • Operational Reviews
    • PHA participation
    • Constructability Reviews
    • Schedule planning
    • HDD Bore Design
    • Corrosion Protection

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

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

  • BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program is required; MSME 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 or ability to earn a PE license is required.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

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