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Lead Mechanical Engineer - Energy & Industrial

Job in St. Louis, Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63105, USA
Listing for: Sargent & Lundy
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Environmental Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 118023 - 180313 USD Yearly USD 118023.00 180313.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Mechanical Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial
Location: St. Louis

Description

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Act ing 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

  • W ork ing on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of mechanical engineering issues

  • Develop ing integrated systems designs for the planned work , including :

  • D esign, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems , including primary steam/water cycle systems and secondary balance of plant systems

  • D esign, 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

  • P repar ing and reviewing calculations to support equipment sizing, optimization evaluation s , and selection

  • P repar ing and reviewing technical specifications for mechanical engineering equipment

  • P repar ing and reviewing material lists, equipment lists, line lists

  • Reviewing piping drawings (Isometrics, composites, plans, sections, and elevations)

  • P repar ing and reviewing engineering studies and technical reports

  • Perform ing independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation

  • Coordinat ing and provid ing 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.

  • W orking 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 includ es :

  • 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 in Houston, TX.

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 .

  • Commissionin…

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