Mechanical Designer 1 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer 1 works under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead on multidisciplinary engineering and design teams. The role develops mechanical general arrangement, piping isometric, pipe support, and mechanical equipment layout drawings using 3D models. The designer uses Hexagon SmartPlant S3D and the SPF database to produce design deliverables, bills of materials, and commodity lists; interprets piping and instrumentation diagrams created in SPID; and creates physical designs consistent with engineering requirements. The position also leads coordination of detailed design phases for integrated mechanical models, resolves model clashes and discrepancies, coordinates with project team members, independently plans and executes mechanical deliverables, and mentors less experienced drafters and designers. This position offers a hybrid schedule combining office work and remote work. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position. The position is part of the Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including existing-plant life extensions and modernization, advanced reactor projects, and new-build projects.

Requirements

At least three years of detailed design experience developing mechanical plant design drawings, including piping, pipe supports, and equipment layouts.
Experience with SmartPlant S3D modeling software, including integration of SPID, SPF, and S3D; clash detection and resolution; discrepancy checks between deliverables; interfacing with SmartPlant Administrators on templates and catalogs; drawing presentation rules setup; and plant model data management.
Proficiency with design software tools for executing 3D plant layout models.
Experience reviewing project deliverables and drawing requirements.
Experience reviewing vendor drawings and interface points.
Ability to interface with engineering and design teams from other disciplines in the plant design process.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant.

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical general arrangement, piping isometric, pipe support, and mechanical equipment layout drawings in a 3D model.
Use Hexagon SmartPlant S3D and the SPF database to generate mechanical design deliverables, bills of materials, and commodity lists.
Interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams developed using SPID and create physical designs consistent with engineering requirements.
Lead coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design model.
Resolve clashes and discrepancies in the 3D model and report status.
Coordinate with and provide guidance to designers and project team members to ensure complete, timely design work.
Independently plan and execute mechanical deliverables.
Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.