Mechanical Designer 2 - Nuclear Power
About The Position
The Mechanical Designer 2 will support project needs onsite 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 and address a range of mechanical design challenges. The role includes coordinating detailed design phases for integrated mechanical design models, producing design deliverables, and providing guidance to other designers and project team members. The position may also include field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities, as well as mentoring less experienced drafters and designers.
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 interface with engineering and design teams from other disciplines in the power plant 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 but not required.
Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical physical-layout drawings in a 3-D model with multidisciplinary engineering and design project 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 provide guidance to 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 data gathering at client facilities, as needed.
- Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Back-up daycare
- Flexible spending account and health savings account
- 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
- Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
