• Senior Mechanical Engineer (Power Focus)

    Sargent & Lundy (Chicago, IL)


    Description

    This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days

    Overview:

    Sargent & Lundy Consulting (SLC) works on behalf of clients to support electric power projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients..

    Responsibilities:

    In this role, you will provide development support, conceptual design and owner’s engineer services, to clients, including performing technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities.

     

    Your responsibilities will include engineering design reviews, project development support, and conceptual design. Particular experience in mechanical design of thermal power projects is desired.

     

    You will have the opportunity to travel within the United States as well as internationally.

    Qualifications

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

    Essential skills and experience:

    + This position requires a BSME from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background.

    + 10 or more years of experience in the electric power industry, including experience in detailed design of the mechanical systems of thermal power projects.

    + Experience in development support, conceptual design, and owner’s engineering design reviews of thermal power projects

    + Excellent technical communication and writing skills are required.

    Valued but not required skills and experience:

    + General understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is a plus.

    + A familiarity with international design codes and standards is preferred.

     

    Award-Winning Benefits

     

    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.

     

    Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

     

    + Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

    + Life & Accident Insurance

    + Disability Coverage

    + Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    + Back-Up Daycare

    + FSA & HSA

    + 401(k)

    + Pre-Tax Commuter Account

    + Merit Scholarship Program

    + Employee Discount Program

    + Corporate Charitable Giving Program

    + Tuition Assistance

    + First Professional Licensure Bonus

    + Employee Referral Bonus

    + Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

    + Paid Vacation

    + Paid Holidays

    + Paid Parental Leave

    + Paid Bereavement Leave

    + Flexible Work Arrangements

     

    Compensation Range

     

    $109,410.00 - $168,770.00

     

    Awards & Recognition

     

    Equal Opportunity

     

    Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

     

    CityChicago

     

    StateIL

     

    CountryUnited States

     

    Area of InterestConsulting

     

    TypeFull Time - Regular

     

    Job ID2025-14834

     

    Business GroupConsulting Group

     

    DepartmentMechanical Engineering