Mechanical Designer 2- Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Chattanooga, TN

25d • $64,817 - $93,201 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer 2 is a member of a multidisciplinary engineering and design team developing mechanical equipment locations, piping layouts, and pipe support deliverables for nuclear projects. The role uses integrated 3D modeling to develop mechanical designs and 2D drawings, coordinate design with other disciplines, and help ensure designs meet clearance, constructability, accessibility, operations, and maintenance requirements. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week.

Requirements

• Associate degree in drafting, or a high school diploma plus at least four years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• Proficiency in 3D integrated plant modeling design software tools.
• Proficiency in 3D MicroStation or 3D AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in reading spreadsheets created from the 3D model.
• At least six years of detailed physical design experience developing mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
• Experience reviewing mechanical equipment, including outlines and interface points, and coordinating and developing associated deliverables.
• Ability to interface with engineering and design teams from other disciplines during the project design process.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with MicroStation.
• 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

• Participate in 3D model reviews and coordinate detailed design phases for an integrated mechanical design.
• Support other designers and project team members to ensure complete and timely design delivery.
• Lay out mechanical equipment in 3D while maintaining required spatial clearances.
• Develop physical piping layouts and pipe support designs using 3D modeling software in an integrated design environment.
• Lay out piping, associated components, and pipe supports using system design criteria and P&ID information.
• Use mechanical equipment 3D models and vendor drawings to verify equipment and component connection points.
• Coordinate in the 3D model with other design disciplines to meet physical clearances and maintain constructability, accessibility, operations, and maintenance requirements.
• Work with piping stress and structural engineers to locate and detail required pipe supports.
• Develop 2D mechanical equipment location, piping isometric, and mechanical piping composite drawings from the 3D model.
• Develop 2D pipe support drawings.
• Generate complete bills of materials for piping and pipe supports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• 401(k).
• Pre-tax commuter account.
• Merit scholarship program.
• Employee discount program.
• Corporate charitable giving program.
• Tuition assistance.
• First professional licensure bonus.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Paid annual personal/sick time.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree