Senior Systems and Licensing Support Engineer

Sargent & Lundy’s Government Services Division provides cutting-edge engineering design and consulting support to the management and operating contractors for US Department of Energy (DOE) sites and national laboratories. Specifically, we support the DOE Environmental Management Directorate as well as the National Nuclear Security Administration laboratories and sites. What does this mean? You can be a part of multi-discipline design teams supporting projects cleaning up the environmental damage associated with the legacy nuclear weapons production complex and/or preserving our country’s nuclear deterrent. Sargent & Lundy’s personnel design facilities, systems, and equipment that treat, store, and dispose of nuclear waste as well as systems that safely handle and process nuclear material. This mission-critical work is meaningful and challenging work you can be proud of.

You will be assigned to work on one or more project teams to assist the engineering team members in the execution of their project work. The projects may involve the design of new and/or modifications and upgrades to existing facilities, structures, systems, and components. In addition to personally performing and contributing to the engineering efforts, you will help to coordinate resources from multiple Sargent & Lundy (S&L) offices. It is anticipated that much of the work will be associated with the DOE facilities in the western United States and their nuclear facilities. Working under the direction of the Systems and Licensing Support Engineering Manager who is based in Richland, this position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your skills in hazardous event analysis, alternatives analysis, life cycle evaluations, systems engineering, project management, and client management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Close coordination with and management of client interfaces
• Technical support in formulating, planning, and executing engineering analysis activities
• Resource planning, coordination of resources, and assistance with integration of project participants
• Support efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely and meet client requirements and S&L formats
• Prepare safety requirement evaluations for safety-related systems, structures, and components
• Facilitate meetings with 30+ participants and generate the associated reports
• Evaluate designs for factory, construction, and operational testing requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Dual citizenship with a country other than the U.S. does not qualify.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Candidates shall possess a working knowledge of operations in facilities involving hazardous operations such as DOE nuclear facilities
• Candidate shall have at least 10 years of nuclear facility experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills along with strong PC skills are required
• Experience applying nuclear safety requirements to systems, structures, and components

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• An understanding of the practical application of engineering and technology, including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design
• Familiarity with NQA-1 Quality Assurance programs and procedures
• System, structure, and component testing experience
• Process Hazard Analysis (lead or scribe) experience
• Core Unreviewed Safety Question evaluator (or equivalent) experience

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

$118,000 - $141,000

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.