Manager 2 - Power Uprates

Description

The position requires delivering consulting‑level services for nuclear power uprates, collaborating with clients and project teams, and preparing technical proposals and cost estimates. Responsibilities include managing resource loading, budgeting, reviewing engineering calculations, equipment sizing, vendor bids, and producing clear technical reports.

You will also guide junior engineers, perform independent reviews of calculations and drawings, and represent the firm at client meetings and site walkdowns to confirm scope and ensure satisfaction.

Joining the Nuclear Power Group means contributing to clean, carbon‑free energy projects, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technologies, plant life extensions, and international new‑build initiatives, building on a legacy dating back to 1954.

• Perform consulting‑level work for nuclear power uprates, including heat balance, pump, heat exchanger, and condenser analyses.
• Interface with clients and project teams to deliver technical discussions, status updates, and attend site walkdowns.
• Develop engineering proposals, cost estimates, resource loading plans, and budget forecasts.
• Review and approve calculations, equipment sizing, vendor bids, and technical reports for compliance.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, conducting independent reviews of calculations and drawings.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports with strong writing skills.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a BSME from an ABET‑accredited program and possess at least 15 years of experience in the nuclear power industry, especially with power uprate or turbine retrofit projects. Required expertise includes thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mechanical engineering applications, and familiarity with relevant codes and standards. Strong technical writing, MS Office proficiency, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Preferred qualifications include an MSME degree and a Professional Engineer license.

• Hold a BSME from an ABET‑accredited program and 15+ years of nuclear power industry experience.
• Experience with power uprates, turbine/generator refurbishments, heat exchanger replacements, NSSS systems, and licensing applications.
• Proficiency in MS Office, knowledge of codes/standards for nuclear mechanical design, and excellent communication abilities.
• Preferred: MSME degree and Professional Engineer license.

Benefits

The role follows a hybrid schedule, with three days in the office and two days remote each week.

Sargent & Lundy offers award‑winning benefits such as comprehensive health plans, life and disability insurance, retirement options, paid time off, tuition assistance, and flexible work arrangements, reflecting a commitment to employee well‑being.

The total compensation ranges from $142,710 to $215,440, with additional discretionary bonuses and a transparent compensation statement.

Training + Development

Interview process

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