Senior Mechanical Engineer

DescriptionThis position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
OverviewSargent & 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
Provide development support, conceptual design and owner’s engineer services to clients, including performing technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities.
Support project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contract development.
Perform engineering design reviews, technical due diligence, project development support, and conceptual design. Particular experience in mechanical design of conventional power projects is desired.
Travel within North America and internationally.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.
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Essential Skills And Experience
This position requires a BSME in mechanical engineering from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited 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 conventional power projects, specifically:
Simple cycle gas turbines
Combined cycle projects
Coal fired generation
Steam systems
Reciprocating engines (RICE)
Experience in development support and conceptual design of conventional power projects.
Excellent technical communication and writing skills are required.
Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience
Experience in technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews of conventional power projects is a plus.
General understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is a plus.
General understanding of process design at electric power generation facilities is a plus.
Economic, cost analysis, and contract development experience is a plus.
A familiarity with international design codes and standards is preferred.
AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy
Expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools.
Lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Direct automation and process‑improvement work, e.G., how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
Oversee engineers who program or script (e.G., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs;
valued but not required.
Value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields to enable effective oversight of automation and agentic AI‑enabled engineering workflows.
Award‑Winning BenefitsAt 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.
Compensation Range$130,193 - $179,016
Transparency StatementThis posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
Equal OpportunitySargent & Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization’s needs at the time. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment process. AI‑enabled tools may support certain stages of recruitment, but human judgment remains central to the candidate experience, and all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
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