Mechanical Designer 2 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer 2 will provide onsite support for project needs at the Duane Arnold Energy Center. The position starts remotely and may transition to a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead, the designer works with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop mechanical physical-layout drawings in a 3-D model. The role includes designing mechanical systems, resolving a wide range of design issues, leading coordination of detailed design phases, and producing mechanical design deliverables. The position may also involve field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities, as well as mentoring less experienced drafters and designers. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing projects, including existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, reactor technologies, and nuclear new-build projects.

Requirements

Associate's degree in drafting, or a high school diploma plus at least one year of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
At least five years of detailed physical design experience developing mechanical general arrangements, piping systems, and supports.
Proficiency with design software tools for executing 3D plant layout models.
Experience reviewing mechanical equipment, including outlines and interface points, and coordinating and developing associated deliverables.
Ability to work with engineering and design teams from other disciplines in the power plant design process.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided for this position.

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 but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical physical-layout drawings in a 3-D model with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
Design mechanical systems and investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical design issues.
Use 3D modeling software tools to generate mechanical design schematics.
Lead coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of an integrated mechanical design model.
Coordinate and guide designers and project team members to ensure complete and timely design work.
Independently plan and execute design deliverables, including general arrangements, piping isometrics, piping composites, pipe support drawings, and equipment location drawings.
Conduct field walkdowns and gather data at client facilities when needed.
Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.