Mechanical Designer 2- Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Chattanooga, TN

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group mechanical design team, the Mechanical Designer 2 works on multidisciplinary engineering and design projects involving mechanical equipment locations, piping layouts, and pipe support deliverables. The role includes coordinating detailed design phases, participating in 3D model reviews, and developing 2D drawings and bills of materials from 3D models. The position follows a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work three days per week.

The Nuclear Power Group supports nuclear engineering, design, and licensing work, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restart projects, existing plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with MicroStation.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary engineering and design projects developing mechanical equipment location, piping layout, and pipe support deliverables.
• Participate in 3D model reviews and coordinate detailed design phases for integrated mechanical design.
• Support other designers and project team members to help ensure complete and timely design.
• Lay out mechanical equipment in 3D models while maintaining required spatial clearances.
• Develop physical piping layouts and pipe support designs using 3D modeling software in an integrated 3D design environment.
• Lay out piping, associated components, and pipe supports using system design criteria and engineering P&ID information.
• Use mechanical equipment 3D models and vendor drawings to verify equipment and component connection points.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines in the 3D model to maintain clearances, constructability, accessibility, and 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 (PST).
• 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