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Sargent & Lundy · 2 weeks ago

Mechanical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$61K/yr - $87K/yr

Sargent & Lundy is a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing. The Mechanical Engineer 1 position involves applying knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to support client recommendations, conduct equipment sizing, and assist in the design and analysis of power plant mechanical systems.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and power plant engineering

You will be preparing calculations, specifications, and technical reports to support client recommendations and reviews, and will conduct equipment sizing, optimization evaluation, and selection in response to project needs

While supporting project teams with other mechanical engineers, you will be involved in system engineering, including the design, modification, and analysis of power plant mechanical systems

There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Qualification

ThermodynamicsHeat TransferFluid MechanicsMechanical EngineeringNumerical ComputationsMS Office ProficiencyTechnical Report WritingVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

This position requires a Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a strong academic background and interest in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermal systems

Knowledge of the practical application of mechanical engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to a project design

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, fabrication drawings, and models

Assignments require the preparation of calculations and reports, and excellent technical report writing skills are essential

Strong interest in numerical computations and problem solving

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills