Mechanical Designer 1 - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

10d•$54,420 - $78,410•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 develops mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3D model environment, performs challenging mechanical-system design assignments, and investigates and troubleshoots design issues. The position plans and executes detailed mechanical design deliverables, including general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings. It uses 3D modeling tools to generate mechanical design schematics and supports coordination across all phases of the mechanical design model. The Designer reviews mechanical equipment outlines and interface points, coordinating related deliverables with engineering and other disciplines. The role also provides day-to-day guidance and mentoring to junior drafters and designers and may support 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. U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not offered. Travel may be needed for client meetings, site visits, and field data gathering. Sargent & Lundy describes its benefits as including healthcare plans, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package; employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The stated compensation range is $54,420 to $78,410.

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.
Must already have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

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 design deliverables independently and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to produce integrated 3D layouts and related mechanical design documents for Oil & Gas and Power projects.
Develop mechanical physical layout drawings in a 3D model environment as part of integrated engineering and design project teams.
Perform mechanical-system design assignments and investigate and troubleshoot 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 related 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.