Mechanical Designer 1 - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer 1 independently develops mechanical physical design deliverables and coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to produce integrated 3D layouts and related mechanical design documents for Oil & Gas and Power projects. The role involves developing mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3D model environment, carrying out design assignments involving mechanical systems, and investigating and troubleshooting mechanical design issues. The designer uses 3D modeling tools to generate mechanical design schematics and supports coordination across all phases of the mechanical design model. The position plans and executes detailed mechanical design deliverables, including general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings. It also involves reviewing mechanical equipment outlines and interface points, coordinating deliverables with engineering and other disciplines, mentoring junior drafters and designers, and participating in field walkdowns and client site data gathering when required. The position offers a hybrid schedule, with some days in the office and some days working from home. Travel may be needed for client meetings, site visits, and field data gathering.

Requirements

Associate degree in drafting, or a high school diploma with drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
Four or more years of detailed physical design experience in mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and support design.
Proficiency with 3D plant layout tools such as CADWorx Plant, CADWorx PID, AutoCAD Plant 3D, or similar systems.
Ability to interface effectively with engineering and design teams from other disciplines in an integrated plant design environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related discipline.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, CADWorx, MicroStation, or similar design platforms used for plant layout and drafting.
Ability to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and field data gathering.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3D model environment as part of integrated engineering and design project teams.
Perform mechanical design assignments and investigate and troubleshoot a variety of mechanical design issues.
Use 3D modeling tools to generate mechanical design schematics and support coordination of all phases of the mechanical design model.
Plan and execute detailed mechanical design deliverables, including general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings.
Review mechanical equipment outlines and interface points and coordinate associated design deliverables with engineering and other disciplines.
Provide day-to-day guidance and mentoring to junior drafters and designers in drafting tools and design development practices.
Participate in or support field walkdowns and client site data gathering when required.