Mechanical Designer 3 - Nuclear Power

Sargent & Lundy•Richmond, VA

9d•$68,325 - $104,385•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Designer 3 works on mechanical design for nuclear power projects, developing and coordinating detailed design deliverables as part of multidisciplinary engineering and design teams. The position is based in the Richmond, Mineral, and Surry, Virginia area and offers a hybrid work schedule combining office and remote work. Under the direction of the Mechanical Project Lead, the designer develops mechanical general arrangements, piping isometrics, pipe supports, and mechanical equipment layouts in a 3D model. The role also includes leading coordination of integrated mechanical design activities, resolving model clashes and discrepancies, and mentoring less experienced designers and drafters. The position uses Hexagon SmartPlant S3D and the SPF database to produce mechanical design deliverables, bills of materials, and commodity lists. The designer interprets piping and instrumentation diagrams developed using SPID and creates physical designs consistent with engineering requirements. Sargent & Lundy values appropriate use of technology, including emerging digital tools, while employees remain accountable for their work and apply professional judgment and review. The Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, 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. The compensation range is $68,325–$104,385; eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus. The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Experience with SmartPlant S3D modeling software.
Understanding of integration between SPID, SPF, and S3D.
Experience with clash detection and resolution.
Experience performing discrepancy checks between deliverables.
Experience interfacing with SmartPlant Administrators to develop mechanical deliverable templates and catalogs.
Experience setting up Drawing Presentation Rules.
Experience with plant model data management.
At least three years of detailed design experience developing mechanical plant design drawings, including piping, pipe supports, and equipment layouts.
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 design software tools for executing 3D plant layout models.
Proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Experience or interest in AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

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 other project team members to ensure complete and timely design.
Independently plan and execute the design of mechanical deliverables.
Mentor less experienced drafters and designers.
Review project deliverables and drawing requirements.
Review vendor drawings and interface points.
Interface with engineering and design teams from other disciplines during the plant design process.