Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering and consulting to the management and operating contractors for the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline teams developing and designing facilities, systems, and equipment for the nation’s major research laboratories and the legacy nuclear weapons production complex. This critical engineering work is meaningful and challenging – work you can be proud to have been a part of.

This is lead design engineering position that offers a variety of challenging opportunities in Mechanical Engineering and will provide an excellent opportunity for career advancement.  

• Lead Mechanical design engineering efforts on multi-disciplined project design team
• Responsible for production of engineering calculations/analyses, design drawings and engineering reports
• Apply mechanical engineering expertise to the design and qualification of structures, systems, and components
• Produce Procurement Specifications and Construction Specifications (Mechanical sections)
• Attend project meetings and perform field walkdowns
• Mentor junior engineers

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.

• BSME or MSME degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program and/or PE licensure
• 15 or more years of progressive responsible experience in mechanical engineering in a nuclear environment (DOE preferred, commercial or Navy)
• Experience with producing engineering designs for piping, HVAC, or radioactive material handling systems; Experience with more than one type of system is a plus
• Field Engineering and Construction Experience is a plus
• Experience with remote handling equipment (e.g., gloveboxes, fume hoods, etc.) design and installation strongly desired
• Experience with ASME B31 and/or AG-1 and N509/510 codes
• Proficiency in fluid flow and/or transient analysis software such as AFT Fathom, Arrow, Impulse
• Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance
• Must be able to travel to support customer needs in New Mexico (Los Alamos, Albuquerque, Carlsbad)

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. 

Salary Range

$162,000 - $193,000

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 to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.